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Advent calendars are a popular way to mark the days until Christmas. Each day during the Season of Advent we'll "open" another hymn associated with the coming of the Messiah into the world.
Blest Be the God of Israel
who comes to set us free;
He visits and redeems us,
He grants us liberty.
The prophets spoke of mercy,
of freedom and release;
God shall fulfill His promise
and bring His people peace.
He from the house of David
a child of grace has given;
a Savior comes among us
to raise us up to heaven.
Before Him goes his herald,
forerunner in the way,
the prophet of salvation,
the harbinger of Day.
On prisoners of darkness
the sun begins to rise,
the dawning of forgiveness
upon the sinner’s eyes.
He guides the feet of pilgrims
along the paths of peace.
O bless our God and Savior
with songs that never cease.
by the Rev. Michael Perry, 1973
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