Tune: Thornbury
(\'Thy hand, O God, has guided\')
Isaiah 42 v.1-8
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Behold, my servant here be
I uphold Him here, see
He my chosen, my elect
Will do my will perfect
My spirit on Him, anointed
By me He shall be led
He shall bring forth my judgement
To Gentiles, no relent
He shall not cry, nor shout out
But He without a doubt
Shall continue ministry
Though voice in street not be
Heard loud or raucous, yet He shall
Through me do all things well
A bruised reed He shall not break
But restoring shall make
A smoking flax shall not be
Quenched by Him, He will, see
Bring forth judgement unto truth
Renew us as in youth
He shall not fail, not shall be
Discouraged, know we He
Shall set judgement in the earth
All shall give Him His worth
Thus says the LORD who made all
I did unto you call
My servant, and did Him bless
Called Him in righteousness
And will your hand hold, you keep
You shall gather my sheep
And give you for a covenant
To my people you [be] sent
To Gentiles you be a light
And give spiritual sight
To open blind eyes and free
Prisoners who bound be
To bring from darkness to light
Make prison houses bright
The LORD be my name, this I do
Bring salvation anew