The Song of Isaiah - Biblical

I will praise you, O Lord;
for you were angry with me,
but your anger is turned away, and you comfort me.
Behold, God is my salvation;
I will trust and not be afraid;
for the Lord God is my strength and song;
and he has become my salvation.
Therefore with joy you will draw water
from the wells of salvation.
And in that day you will say:
Praise the Lord, call upon his name;
declare his deeds among the peoples,
make mention that his name is exalted.
Sing to the Lord,
for he has done excellent things;
this is known in all the earth.
Cry out and shout, inhabitant of Zion,
for great is the Holy One of Israel in your midst!

The Song of Isaiah lyrics invite the believer to 'draw water with joy from the wells of salvation.' The text shifts from a focus on God's anger to His comfort declaring that 'God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid.' It is a staple of Advent and Easter liturgies. By singing the Song of Isaiah lyrics the congregation celebrates the presence of the Holy One of Israel in their midst finding refreshment and strength in the promise of His enduring and life-giving grace.