verse 1
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Redeemer of Israel, Our only delight,
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On whom for a blessing we call,
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Our shadow by day And our pillar by night,
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Our King, our Deliv’rer, our all!
verse 2
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We know he is coming To gather his sheep
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And lead them to Zion in love,
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For why in the valley Of death should they weep
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Or in the lone wilderness rove?
verse 3
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How long we have wandered As strangers in sin
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And cried in the desert for thee!
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Our foes have rejoiced When our sorrows they’ve seen,
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But Israel will shortly be free.
verse 4
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As children of Zion, Good tidings for us.
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The tokens already appear.
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Fear not, and be just, For the kingdom is ours.
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The hour of redemption is near.
Verse 5
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Restore, my dear Savior, The light of thy face;
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Thy soul-cheering comfort impart;
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And let the sweet longing For thy holy place
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Bring hope to my desolate heart.
Verse 6
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He looks! and ten thousands Of angels rejoice,
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And myriads wait for his word;
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He speaks! and eternity, Filled with his voice,
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Re-echoes the praise of the Lord.