O bless the God of Israel who comes to set us free; who visits and redeems us, and grants us liberty. The prophets spoke of mercy, of rescue and release: God shall fulfill the promise to bring our people peace. He comes! the Son of David, the one whom God has given; he comes to live among us and raise us up to heaven: before him goes the herald, forerunner in the way, the prophet of salvation, the messenger of Day. Where once were fear and darkness the sun begins to rise - the dawning of forgiveness upon the sinner's eyes, to guide the feet of pilgrims along the paths of peace: O bless our God and Savior, with songs that never cease!