The tune captures the sentiment of the hymn – that we should clear our minds of everything for a moment and focus on the Lord. The words of this hymn are based on a Middle Irish poem.
Hail to the Chief” will be used to welcome President-elect Donald Trump back to the White House after he takes his oath of office.
In the Bible the Apostle Paul writes: “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.” The word “hymn" comes from the Greek word “hymnos” which means “a song of praise”.