1
Blessed be the God of Israel who comes to set us
free
and raises up new hope for us: a branch from
David’s tree.
So have the prophets long declared that with a
mighty arm
God would turn back our enemies and all who wish
us harm.

2
With promised mercy will God still the covenant
recall,
the oath once sworn to Abraham, from foes to save
us all,
that we might worship without fear and offer lives of
praise,
in holiness and righteousness to serve God all our
days.

3
My child, as prophet of the Lord you will prepare the
way,
to tell God’s people they are saved from sin’s eternal
sway.
Then shall God’s mercy from on high shine forth
and never cease
to drive away the gloom of death and lead us into
peace.