Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#I.L

I.L. The song of Zacharias, and the message of John the Baptist; or, light and salvation by Jesus Christ

1 Now be the God of Isr'el bless'd,
Who makes his truth appear!
His mighty hand fulfills his word,
And all the oaths he swear.

2 Now he bedews old David's root
With blessings from the skies;
He makes the branch of promise grow,
The promis'd horn arise.

3 [John wns the prophet of the Lord,
To go before his face;
The herald which our Saviour God
Sent to prepare his ways.

4 He makes the great Salvation known,
He speaks of pardon'd sins;
While grace divine, and heav'nly love,
In its own glory shines.

5 "Behold the Lamb of God," (he cries)
"That takes our guilt away;
"I saw the spirit o'er his head
"On his baptizing day.]

6 "Be ev'ry vale exalted high,
Sink ev'ry mountain low;
The proud must stoop, and humble souls
Shall his salvation know.

7 "The heathen realms with Isr'el's land
Shall join in sweet accord;
And all that's born of man shall see
The glory of the Lord.

8 "Behold the Morning-star arise,
"Ye that in darkness sit;
"He marks the path that leads to peace,
"And guides our doubtful feet."

Text Information

• First Line: Now be the God of Isr'el bless'd
• Title: The song of Zacharias, and the message of John the Baptist; or, light and salvation by Jesus Christ
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  Luke 1:68-79
  ;
  John 1:29
  ;
  John 1:32

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