38 A THE SONG OF ZECHARIAH
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Blessèd be the Lord, the God of Israel,* for he has come to his people and set them free. | ||
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He has raised up for us a mighty Saviour,* born of the house of his servant, David. | ||
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Through his holy prophets, he promised of old* that he would save us from our enemies, from the hands of all that hate us; | ||
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He promised to show mercy to our forebears,* and to remember his holy covenant. | ||
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This was the oath he swore to our father, Abraham,* to set us free from the hands of our enemies, | ||
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Free to worship him without fear,* holy and righteous in his sight, all the days of our life. | ||
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You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High,* for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way, | ||
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To give his people knowledge of salvation* by the forgiveness of all their sins. | ||
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In the tender compassion of our God* the dawn from on high shall break upon us, | ||
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To shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death,* and to guide our feet into the way of peace. | ||
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38 B THE SONG OF ZECHARIAH (ELLC translation)
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Blessèd are you, Lord, the God of Israel,* you have come to your people and set them free. | ||
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You have raised up for us a mighty Saviour,* born of the house of your servant, David. | ||
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Through your holy prophets, you promised of old* to save us from our enemies, from the hands of all who hate us, | ||
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To show mercy to our forebears,* and to remember your holy covenant. | ||
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This was the oath you swore to our father, Abraham,* to set us free from the hands of our enemies, | ||
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Free to worship you without fear,* holy and righteous before you, all the days of our life. | ||
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And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High,* for you will go before the Lord to prepare the way, | ||
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To give God’s people knowledge of salvation* by the forgiveness of their sins. | ||
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In the tender compassion of our God* the dawn from on high shall break upon us, | ||
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To shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death,* and to guide our feet into the way of peace. | ||
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