Nurturing Spirituality

Blest be the God of Israel

who comes to set us free

and raises 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.

 

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

before God all our days.

 

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.

Words: Carl P. Daw. Jr.

Words © 1989 by Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188. 

All rights reserved. Used by permission.

For permission to reproduce this hymn, contact: Hope Publishing Company, www.hopepublishing.com

Music: Kingsfold (English)