To comfort all who mourn,
To grant those who mourn in Zion,
Giving them a garland instead of ashes,
The oil of gladness instead of mourning,
The mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting.
So they will be called oaks of righteousness,
The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.
Then they will rebuild the ancient ruins,
They will raise up the former devastations;
And they will repair the ruined cities,
The desolations of many generations.
The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is upon us,
Because He has anointed us to preach good news,
The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is upon us,
Because He has anointed us to preach good news
He has sent us to the poor,
To bind up the brokenhearted,
To bring freedom to the captives,
And release the ones in darkness
This is the year -- the year of the favour of our LORD
This is the day -- the day of the vengeance of our God
This is the year -- the year of the favour of our LORD
This is the day -- the day of the vengeance of our God
He will comfort all who mourn,
He will provide for those who grieve in Zion,
He will pour out the oil of gladness,
Instead of mourning you will praise!
This is the year -- the year of the favour of our LORD
This is the day -- the day of the glory of our God
This is the year -- the year of the power of our LORD
This is the day -- the day of His me-r-cy
Andy Park. Isaiah 61:1-4. Original key Bb.