Praise be… to the Lord the God… of Israel Because He has come… to His people And redeemed them… He has raised up… a horn of salvation for us In the house… of His servant David —As He promised… through His holy prophets of old— Salvation… from our enemies From the hand… of all who hate us— To show mercy to our fathers To remember His holy covenant… The oath He swore… to father Abraham To rescue us… from the hand of our enemies And grant us… to serve Him without fear In holiness… and righteousness… Before Him… all our days And you, my child… Will be called prophet of the Most High For you will go… before the Lord To prepare His way… To give His people… knowledge of salvation Through forgiveness… of their sins Because of the tender mercy… of our God By which the rising sun… will come to us from heaven To shine… on those living in darkness And in the shadow… of death… To guide our feet… Into the path… of peace…
