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The Song of Zechariah, Luke 1:68-79
The Benedictus
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Words by Wendell Kimbrough
Music by Bruce Benedict, 2012
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Church of the Advent, Washington, DC
lyrics
The Song of Zechariah, Luke 1:68-79
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1. Long in darkness Israel wandered;
Long in mortal shadows, we
Walked in bondage and self-pity,
Trod in paths of sin and grief.
In the prophets’ words He told us,
Long the God of Israel spoke;
He alone in strength would save us
From the hands of all our foes.
2. He shall raise a mighty Savior;
Born of David’s lineage, He
Comes in cov’nant love to claim us
From our sins to set us free.
Light to those who dwell in darkness
Life to those from death who flee
Joy unto the earth, and gladness,
To your pathways dawning peace!
CHORUS:
Every valley be exalted!
Every mountain be made plane!
Crooked ways repent and straighten;
All creation bend in praise!
3. Jesus, Lord, and mighty Savior,
David’s Son and yet his King,
Dawning light of our salvation,
Of your saving pow’r we sing!
Stand, O lame, and dance ye broken,
Know the Savior’s healing grace;
Come, O deaf and hear him singing;
Turn, O blind, behold his face!
Beautiful new record of songs from Isaac Wardell, Mason Jar Music and so many other talents musicians. We wrote "Every Mother, Every Father" for the album. Cardiphonia Music