Tune: Est Ist Ein Ros = Lo, how a rose e\'er blooming
(\'A great and mighty wonder\')
Luke 1 v.76 - 79 [part of the \'Benedictus\']
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John\'s father, Zacharias
Spoke the Benedictus
Said, You child, shall be prophet
Of the Most High God se
For you shall go before
The Lord\'s face to prepare sure
His ways, and our soul\'s cure
Give knowledge of salvation
To each, every nation
By forgiveness of sins all
To they who hear His call
Repent, or kingdom near
Kingdom of God on earth hear
Christ His Son does appear
It through the tender mercy
Of our God to us, see
Whereby the Dayspring, [the] Dawning
Brings us our bright morning
Visitation displayed
Messiah to us arrayed
From on high, Light ne\'er fade
Gives light to those in darkness
Sent to earth to us bless
And light to those in shadow
Of darkness, hope shall know
To guide our feet into
The way of peace, by faith view
He who makes all things new