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Crüger
Staff Notation • Sacred, Descants
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Andrew Sims
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Crüger by Andrew Sims — Lyrics
1 Hail to the Lord's Anointed,
great David's greater Son!
Hail, in the time appointed,
His reign on earth begun!
He comes to break oppression,
to set the captive free,
to take away transgression,
and rule in equity.
2 He comes with succour speedy
to those who suffer wrong;
to help the poor and needy,
and bid the weak be strong;
to give them songs for sighing,
their darkness turn to light,
whose souls, condemned and dying,
are precious in his sight.
3 He shall come down like showers
upon the fruitful earth;
and love, joy, hope, like flowers,
spring in his path to birth;
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About Crüger
This anthem expresses joyous anticipation of the Messiah's coming, hailing him as David's greater Son who will break oppression, bring justice, and offer succour to the suffering. The text, a paraphrase of Psalm 72, paints a vivid picture of his reign, where righteousness and peace will flow like water and hope will blossom like flowers. Andrew Sims sets this powerful message for SATB choir, allowing the voices to swell with the prophet's vision of a new world order. The music offers a grand and uplifting setting for this well-loved hymn, ideal for choirs seeking a piece of inspiring sacred repertoire.
