Hymns by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette

When old Zechariah saw what God had done,
He knew that the promised Messiah would come.
His speech was restored and his friends were amazed;
Recalling his words, we now offer God praise:

You've looked down with favor and rescued your own.
You've sent us a Savior from King David's throne.
The prophets once told us, "It's part of God's plan!"
And now we behold this: We're saved by your hand.

You keep what you promise and so we are blest;
In mercy you saved us when we were oppressed.
As Abraham heard you, we've heard your call too;
We're saved, so we'll serve you in all that we do.

We thank you, O God, that John pointed the way;
In Jesus our Lord now, we've seen your new day.
In Christ, the dawn brightens and death's shadows cease;
We'll live in your light and be guided in peace.