Tune: Laus Deo (Barnby)
('Bright the vision that delighted')
Isaiah 61 v.1-3
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Spirit of the Lord God upon
Christ the Son, the holy one
Because the LORD has anointed
Him, He all our hearts has read
Anointed to preach good tidings
To the meek, He blessings brings
Sent to bind up broken-hearted
Healing grace [to] them imparted
Proclaims liberty to captives
Life and freedom them He gives
Opening of prison to those
That are bound, He each one knows
Proclaiming acceptable year
Of the LORD with lowly fear
Day of vengeance to enemies
He looks on them, their deeds sees
To comfort all them that do mourn
Strength, solace, to all forlorn
Appointing beauty for ashes
Fulfilling their deep wishes
To give them the oil of joy for
Their mourning, it shall lift sure
Garment of praise if they heavy
Such spirits shall dispelled be
That they might be called the trees strong
Of righteousness, raising song
To Him the LORD, He them planted
They glorify Him, their Head
They be named the Priests of the LORD
In accordance with His word
And Ministers of our God true
His Spirit poured e'en on you
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Author:
orchidee (
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Comments2
Our Minister yesterday kept on about political themes in the world, it was quite acrimonious at times to my mind.
Oh dear! I suppose the church needs to be involved in politics somehow, yet not as 'The Church of England is the Tory party at prayer', nor similar things.
orchi, I think the last line of the last stanza seems to be true for you!
Thanks Fred.
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