Tune: Es Ist Ein Ros
(\'A great and mighty wonder\')
Luke 1 v.67 - 79
From a reading set for Christmas Eve
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Zacharias, John\'s father
Prophecy did confer
At his son\'s birth, the Spirit
Did speak words that befit
Chorus
His name is John, sure be
John the Baptist the same be
A wondrous ministry
Blessed be the God of Israel
Has visited, now tell
And has redeemed His people
Strong salvation to all - Chorus
Was as He spoke by holy
Prophets, since the world be (began)
That we should be saved from those
Who hate us, us oppose - Chorus
Save us from enemies too
His promise we do view
His holy covenant, oath
He shall fulfil them both - Chorus
He shall show us His mercy
To Abraham first it be
That He would grant, deliver
Us from enemies sure - Chorus
That we might serve unafraid
Way ahead He has made
Serve Him in holiness, song
Righteousness all life long - Chorus
You, child, shall be called prophet
Blessings we can expect
You shall before the Lord go
His ways prepare and show - Chorus
Give knowledge of salvation
Forgiveness, each nation
Through God\'s tender mercies nigh
He Dayspring (Christ) from on high - Chorus
Light to them sat in darkness
And shadow of death, this
He shall show, and guide our feet
In way of peace complete - Chorus