Twentieth_Century(i)
67 Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit, and, speaking under inspiration, said:
68 "Blessed is the Lord, the God of Israel, Who has visited his people and wrought their deliverance,
69 And has raised up for us the Strength of our Salvation In the House of his servant David--
70 As he promised by the lips of his Holy Prophets of old--
71 Salvation from our enemies and from the hands of all that hate us,
72 Showing mercy to our forefathers, And mindful of his sacred Covenant.
73 This was the oath which he swore to our forefather Abraham--
74 That we should be rescued from the hands of our enemies,
75 And should serve him without fear in holiness and righteousness, In his presence all our days.
76 And thou, Child, shalt be called Prophet of the Most High, For thou shalt go before the Lord to make ready his way,
77 To give his people the knowledge of salvation In the forgiveness of their sins,
78 Through the tender mercy of our God, Whereby the Dawn will break on us from Heaven,
79 To give light to those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, And guide our feet into the way of peace."
80 The child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the Wilds till the time came for his appearance before Israel.