
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Hymnal: One in Faith #211 (2015) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D First Line: Blest be the God of Israel Lyrics: 1 Blest be the God of Israel
Who sets all people 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 God's promised mercy will be shown
And covenant recalled,
The oath once sworn to Abraham:
From foes to free us all,
That we might serve God without fear
And ever sing God's praise
In holiness and righteousness
Before God all our days.
3 My child, as prophet of the Lord,
You will prepare his way,
To tell his 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.
Topics: Prayer in the Morning Gospel Canticle Languages: English Tune Title: [Blest be the God of Israel]
Canticle of Zechariah