1 Blessed be the God of Israel
who sets his people free;
the mighty saviour has appeared
to bring us liberty.
2 This news fulfils God's word which came
to prophets long before:
the promise made to Abraham,
the solemn oath God swore.
3 Among us walks the Lord Most High!
How favoured is the child
who bids God's people turn from sin,
and so be reconciled!
4 Earth's shadows shall be swept away
and darkness shall decrease,
and God's compassion brightly shine
to guide our feet in peace.
from Luke 1
© David Mowbray/Jubilate Hymns
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