Blest be the Lord, even Israel's God

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Blessed be the Lord, e'en Israel's God, Praise be our constant theme; Who came to visit his poor flock, And them with price redeem.

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He our salvation's horn hath raised. His servant David's heir:

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As, by his holy prophets mouth, He did from first declare.

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That we should, from our enemies, Complete salvation gain; And from the hand of all us hate Deliverance obtain.

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The mercy promised to perform, And hiss holy covenant mind;

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The oath, by which, himself, he did, To Father Abraham, bind.

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That us, from foes hands freed, he would, Fearless, to serve him, give;

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In holiness, and righteousness, Before him, whilst we live.

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Thou child, the prophet of the Lord, Shalt go before his face, The herald of the highest styled, Sent to prepare his ways.

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By pardon of his people's sins, To make salvation known.

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The rising sun, through boundless grace, From high hath on us shone:

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To enlighten those in darkness sit, And in death's shade abide; The way to peace, and happiness, Our wandering feet to guide.