The Canticle Of Zechariah

"Zechariah, filled with the Holy Spirit, sang this canticle:

'Blessed be the LORD GOD of Israel,

for HE has come and redeemed HIS people.

In the house of David HIS servant,

HE has raised up for us a victorious Savior;

as HE promised through HIS prophets of old,

salvation from our enemies

and from the hand of our foes.

HE has shown mercy to our fathers;

and remembered HIS holy Covenant,

the oath HE swore to Abraham, our father,

to deliver us from the enemy,

that we might serve HIM fearlessly,

as a holy and righteous people,

all the days of our lives.

And you, my child,

shall be called Prophet of the Most High,

for you shall go before the LORD,

to prepare the way for HIM,

and to enable HIS people to know of their salvation,

when HE comes to forgive their sins.

This is the work of the mercy of our GOD,

who comes from on high, as a rising sun,

shining on those who live in darkness

and in the shadow of death,

and guiding our feet into the way of peace.'"

- Luke 1:67-79

Zechariah

(There is a time for asking from and serving GOD.  In the long run, we come to understand that divine love seeks out what is poorer and weaker to fill it and make it great.  Then our only prayer becomes thanks giving to GOD for HIS understanding and merciful designs.)

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