The Year of His Favor (Isaiah 61)

Oct 1

Lyrics

Verse 1:
The Spirit of the Lord is on you
A King anointed for the cross
To the helpless you bring good news
You come to bind the broken heart

Verse 2:
Speaking freedom to the captive
Comfort to the ones who grieve
To the downcast, you bring justice
To the needy one, relief

Chorus:
You give beauty for ashes
You pour out the oil of gladness
The year of his favor comes
The year of his favor

You give to the weak and faint
A garment of joy and praise
The year of his favor comes...

Verse 3:
You come to raise up what’s been ruined
Rivers in a desert waste
You are the Lord and you will do this
For the glory of your name

Chorus

Turn:
Come, Lord! Come, Lord! Come, Lord! Come, Lord!

Bridge:
The broken dance, the blind will see
The sick are healed, the mute will sing
The dead alive, the sinner free
The kingdom’s here, At last, the King!

Chorus to Turn

Words and music by Caroline Cobb (ASCAP). Copyright 2021 Caroline Cobb Smith.
CCLI # 7159415. Key: A. Tempo: 69.
Isaiah 61, Luke 4:16-21, 7:22, Matthew 11:4-6, see Psalm 146:5-10, Isaiah 43:19