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Song of Zechariah
1. Blest be the God of Israel,
The ever-living Lord.
You come in power to save Your own,
Your people Israel.
For Israel You now raise up
Salvation's tower on high
In David's house, who reigned as king
And servant of the Lord.
2. Through holy prophets did You speak
Your word in days of old,
That You would save us from our foes
And all who bear us ill.
On Sinai You gave to us
Your covenant of love;
So with us now You keep Your word
In love that knows no end.
3. Of old You gave Your solemn oath
To father Abraham:
Whose seed a mighty race should be
And blest forevermore.
You vowed to set Your people free
From fear of every foe,
That we might serve You all our days
In goodness, love, and peace.
4. O tiny child, Your name shall be
The prophet of the Lord;
The way of God You will prepare
To make God's coming known.
You shall proclaim to Israel
Salvation's dawning day,
When God shall wipe away all sins
With mercy and with love.
5. The rising sun shall shine on us
To bring the light of day
To all who sit in darkest night
And shadow of the grave.
Our footsteps God shall safely guide
To walk the ways of peace,
Whose name forevermore be blest,
Who lives and loves and saves.
WORDS: Unknown
MUSIC: Unknown
Scripture: Luke 1:68-79
Theme: Service Music