based on the Benedictus Lift high your hearts in blessing for all that God has done, who sends, for our possessing, a Savior and a Son! One us and every nation how bright his mercies shine, a scepter of salvation, the Lord of David's line. Prophetic tongues foretold him, his long-awaited hour, and we by faith behold him who comes in love and power: a Son who stooped to save us as God the Father willed; the covenant he gave us is now at last fulfilled. May we, his way preparing, his day of grace proclaim, the word of life declaring through our Redeemer's Name! Creation's new beginning has dawned upon our sky, an end of strife and sinning, and peace with God Most High!