Isaiah 40:2

• [Isa 40:2] Safe Home, Safe Home In Port!

  Safe home, safe home in port! Rent cordage, shattered deck, Torn sails, provisions short, And only not a wreck; But oh! the joy upon the shore To tell our voyage—perils o’er! The prize, the prize secure! The athlete nearly fell; Bare all he could endure, And bare not always well; But he may smile at troubles gone Who sets the victor-garland on. No more the foe can harm; No more of leaguered camp, And cry of night alarm, And need of ready lamp; And yet how nearly he had failed— How nearly had that foe prevailed! The lamb is in the fold, In perfect safety penned; The lion once had hold, And thought to make an end; But One came by with wounded side, And for the sheep the Shepherd died. The exile is at home! O nights and days of tears, O longings not to roam, O sins and doubts and fears; What matters now grief’s darkest day? The King has wiped those tears away

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  source: Cyberhymnal

Isaiah 40:9

• [Isa 40:9] Jerusalem, Lift Up Thy Voice

  Jerusalem, lift up thy voice! Daughter of Zion, now rejoice! Thy King is come, whose mighty hand Henceforth shall reign o’er every land. He comes to every tribe and race, A Messenger of truth and grace: With peace He comes from Heaven above On earth to found His realm of love. In God’s eternal covenant, He comes for our salvation sent. The star of hope moves on before, And hosts assemble to adore. Let all the world with one accord Now hail the coming of the Lord: Praise to the Prince of heavenly birth Who bringeth peace to all the earth.

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  source: Cyberhymnal