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Text:Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Alterer:Rev. Bert Polman
Versifier:James Montgomery
Tune:ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN

72B. Hail to the Lord's Anointed

Text Information
First Line: Hail to the Lord's anointed
Title: Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Versifier: James Montgomery (1822)
Alterer: Rev. Bert Polman (1985)
Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2018
Scripture:
Topic: Christ: Second Advent of; Christ: As King; Christ: Second Coming and the Last Judgment of (4 more...)
Copyright: © 1987 CRC Publications/Faith Alive Christian Resources
Notes: Paraphrase
Tune Information
Name: ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN
Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
Key: G Major or modal
Source: German melody



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