Benedictus

by Bernadette Farrell

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1. Blest be the Lord, the God of Israel,
Who brings the dawn
and darkest night dispels,
Who raises up a mighty Savior
from the earth,
Of David's line, a son of royal birth.

2. The prophets tell a story just begun
Of vanquished foe
and glorious vict'ry won,
Of promise made to all
who keep the law as guide:
God's faithful love and mercy will abide.

3. This is the oath once sworn to Abraham:
All shall be free to dwell upon the land,
Free now to praise,
unharmed by the oppressor's rod,
Holy and righteous in the sight of God.

4. And you, my child,
this day you shall be called
The promised one, the prophet of our God,
For you will go before the Lord
to clear the way,
And shepherd all into the light of day.

5. The tender love
God promised from our birth
Is soon to dawn upon this shadowed earth,
To shine on those whose sorrows
seem to never cease,
To guide our feet into the path of peace.

6. All glory be to God, Creator blest,
To Jesus Christ,
God's love made manifest,
And to the Holy Spirit, gentle Comforter,
All glory be, both now and evermore.