Blessed Be the God of Israel is Michael Perry's metrical paraphrase of the Benedictus, Zechariah's prophetic song in Luke 1:68-79.
Hymns Based on Luke 1:68
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Luke 1:68
"Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people; and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David—as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets who have been from of old—salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us; to show mercy toward our fathers, to remember his holy covenant, the oath which he swore to Abraham our father, to grant to us that we, being delivered out of the hand of our enemies, should serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before him all the days of our life. And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways, to give knowledge of salvation to his people by the remission of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the dawn from on high will visit us, to shine on those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace."
— Luke 1:68
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Advent, Salvation, Incarnation, Benedictus, Christian hope. Many worship songs connected to Luke 1:68 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Advent
- Salvation
- Incarnation
- Benedictus
- Christian hope
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Response Hymn
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
Reflection Hymn
Blessed Be the God of Israel
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading Luke 1:68
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Sermon Advent
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Response Hymn Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
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Reflection Hymn Blessed Be the God of Israel
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Closing Hymn Canticle of Zechariah (Benedictus)
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Canticle of Zechariah also known as Benedictus draws inspiration from the prophetic song of Zechariah recorded in the Gospel of Luke.
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus is one of the most beloved Advent hymns in the Christian tradition.