Luke 1

Which worship songs are based on Luke 1?

Dream for You — Casting Crowns (2014) Luke 1:26-35
The address to Mary closely adapts the annunciation: she is pledged to Joseph and will bear God's Son, whose identity includes kingship. The imagined wedding and family plans elaborate the setting rather than reproduce biblical details.
Jesus, Savior — Chris August (2010) Luke 1:26-35
The opening retells Gabriel’s announcement to Mary in Nazareth, identifying her engagement to Joseph and her bewilderment about the promised pregnancy. The angel’s reassurance, instruction about the child’s name, and identification of him as God’s Son closely follow this passage.
Be Born in Me (Mary) — Francesca Battistelli (2011) Luke 1:26-38
The song dramatizes the Annunciation from Mary's perspective: an angel's appearance, her alarm despite receiving divine favor, the announcement of her motherhood, and her eventual willingness to accept God's calling.
Creed — Shane & Shane (2024) Luke 1:26-35
The song recounts Jesus being conceived through the Holy Spirit and born to the virgin Mary, closely summarizing Gabriel's announcement to Mary.
One Still Night — Sovereign Grace Music (2014) Luke 1:26-33
Mary’s encounter with an angel recalls Gabriel’s announcement of Jesus’ birth. The bridge closely reproduces the promise that the child’s kingdom will never end; the nighttime awakening is an imaginative addition rather than a detail in Luke.
Nazareth — Jon Guerra (2023) Luke 1:26-38
The setting of Nazareth, the presence of Jesus’ mother, and her willing assent evoke the annunciation, when Mary accepted God’s hidden work in her life.
Worthy, Worthy — Vertical Worship (2013) Luke 1:26-35
The opening retells Gabriel’s announcement to Mary, identifying her as a betrothed virgin in Galilee and describing the revelation that she will bear the divine Son.
The Name Lives On — David Phelps (2009) Luke 1:26-31
The chorus specifically recalls Gabriel's announcement to Mary, including the divine instruction that her son be named Jesus.
Child of Love — Sara Groves (2009) Luke 1:26-35
The explicit reference to Gabriel's fulfilled promise recalls his announcement to Mary that she would bear Jesus. The infant's heavenly identity also corresponds to Gabriel's identification of the promised child as the Son of God.
Silent Night — Sara Evans (2014) Luke 1:26-35
The depiction of a virgin mother with Jesus, together with his identification as God's Son, recalls Gabriel’s announcement to Mary. This passage explicitly joins Mary's virginity with the promised child's divine sonship.
Silent Night — Justin Bieber (2011) Luke 1:26-35
The combined identification of a virgin mother and her holy child as God’s Son closely reflects Gabriel’s announcement to Mary. This connection rests on the specific cluster of virginity, the child’s holiness, and divine sonship.
Ave Maria — Aaron Neville (2013) Luke 1:28
The opening reproduces the Latin biblical wording of Gabriel’s greeting to Mary at the Annunciation, recognizing her divine favor and God's presence with her.
Labor of Love — Point of Grace (2010) Luke 1:28
The description of Mary echoes Gabriel's greeting in traditional translations of the Annunciation account, wording also preserved in Marian prayer.
Blessed & Highly Favored — The Clark Sisters (2007) Luke 1:28
The recurring declaration of blessing and exceptional divine favor adapts Gabriel's greeting to Mary, particularly its traditional King James wording. The song applies that language to the singers and congregation without retelling the annunciation.
Peace Be Still — Aaron Shust (2025) Luke 1:28
The title 'Emmanuel' refers to the name given to Jesus, meaning 'God with us,' which is a direct reference to the angel's announcement to Mary, emphasizing God's presence among His people.
Same God — Elevation Worship (2022) Luke 1:28
The appeal to Mary combines the annunciation’s language of divine favor and possibility with Mary’s description of her humble estate and God’s elevation of the lowly.
Greatly Blessed. Highly Favored — Gaither Vocal Band (2010) Luke 1:28
The chorus adopts the distinctive wording of Gabriel’s greeting to Mary in the King James Version, applying its language of divine favor to the singers’ identity as forgiven believers.
Ave Maria — Rachael Lampa (2009) Luke 1:28
The Latin devotional passage reproduces the Vulgate wording of Gabriel’s greeting to Mary at the Annunciation, identifying her as endowed with grace and affirming the Lord’s presence with her.
Ave Maria — Burl Ives (2023) Luke 1:28
The Latin refrain directly reproduces the Vulgate wording of Gabriel’s greeting to Mary at the Annunciation, identifying her as favored by grace and accompanied by the Lord.
Ave Maria — Andy Williams (2013) Luke 1:28
The opening prayer reproduces the Latin biblical wording of Gabriel’s greeting to Mary at the Annunciation, acknowledging her divine favor and God’s presence with her.
FAVOR — Voices of Fire & Pharrell Williams (2026) Luke 1:28
The recurring combination of favor with the intensifier highly echoes the angel Gabriel’s description of Mary as one greatly favored by God, though the song applies the expression broadly to believers.
Ave Maria — Frank Sinatra (2020) Luke 1:28
The prayer combines Gabriel’s greeting to Mary at the Annunciation with Elizabeth’s blessing of Mary and the child in her womb. The Latin text closely follows the Vulgate wording of these verses.
Glory — Big Daddy Weave (2009) Luke 1:30-33
Mary’s remembered angelic announcement, together with the emphasis on her child’s greatness and kingship, recalls Gabriel’s promise that she would bear Jesus and that he would reign forever.
Mother To A Savior And King — The Cast Of Journey To Bethlehem & Fiona Palomo (2023) Luke 1:30-35
Mary recalls being told not to fear and wrestles with the announcement that, though a virgin, she will bear God's Son, the promised royal Savior. These details unmistakably evoke Gabriel’s annunciation concerning Jesus’ conception and kingship.
He'd Still Been God — Greater Vision (2012) Luke 1:30-35
The second verse recalls the angel’s announcement to Mary that her child would be the Son of God. This explicitly grounds her recognition of Jesus’ identity in the annunciation rather than in His later miracles.
Mary and Joseph — Dave Barnes (2010) Luke 1:30-31
The angel reassures the frightened Mary, announces that she will bear a son, and instructs her to name him Jesus. These details closely paraphrase Gabriel’s announcement in Luke.
Gabriel Visits Mary — Jon Thurlow (2010) Luke 1:30-35
The verse and chorus closely reproduce Gabriel’s reassurance to Mary, announcement of her pregnancy, instructions for naming Jesus, and identification of his divine sonship. The bridge and post-bridge directly adapt Gabriel’s explanation of conception through the Holy Spirit and the divine power overshadowing Mary.
Mary, Did You Know? — Carly Pearce (2021) Luke 1:31-35
The address to Mary reflects Gabriel’s announcement that her child would be the Son of God, inherit David’s throne, and reign perpetually.
I Am — Ginny Owens (2014) Luke 1:31-35
The final verse dramatizes Mary receiving the announcement that she will bear God's Son and asking how this can happen. It specifically reflects the annunciation rather than the later account of Jesus’ birth.
Picture This — 11th Hour (2014) Luke 1:32-33
The concluding identification of Jesus as the occupant of David's throne closely echoes Gabriel's promise that Jesus will receive David's throne and reign over an everlasting kingdom.
Don't Stop till Egypt — ApologetiX (2011) Luke 1:32-33
The description of Jesus as God's Son with an unending kingdom closely adapts Gabriel's announcement to Mary concerning Jesus' divine sonship and everlasting reign.
Three Wise Guys — The Cast Of Journey To Bethlehem & Omid Djalili & Rizwan Manji & Geno Segers (2023) Luke 1:32-33
The closing proclamation that the child will rule eternally closely parallels Gabriel’s announcement that Jesus will receive David’s throne and that his kingdom and reign will have no end.
Let's Make a Baby King — Jason Crabb (2010) Luke 1:32-33
The song connects Jesus' kingship with his descent from David. This closely matches Gabriel's announcement that Mary's son will receive David's throne and reign permanently.
Greatness (Live From Passion 2026) — Passion & Brooke Ligertwood (2026) Luke 1:32-33
The declaration that God's kingdom has no end closely follows Gabriel's announcement that Jesus will reign eternally and that His kingdom will never cease.
Quem é Como Nosso Deus? — Nívea Soares (2024) Luke 1:32-33
The repeated affirmation that Jesus will reign forever and that his kingdom will never end directly echoes Gabriel's announcement concerning the Son's everlasting Davidic rule.
Unshakeable — Fred Hammond (2013) Luke 1:33
The explicit assertion that Jesus' kingdom never ends closely reproduces Gabriel's announcement concerning the permanence of his reign.
Only King Forever — Elevation Worship (2014) Luke 1:33
The bridge closely adapts Gabriel's announcement that Jesus will reign forever and that his kingdom will never end.
New Doxology — Gateway Worship (2013) Luke 1:33
The third verse closely adapts the announcement that Jesus’ kingdom will have no end. Its identification of the eternal King with the one who died for the worshipper supports this specifically Christ-centered reference.
The Power of a Great Affection — Andrew Peterson (2015) Luke 1:33
The repeated declaration that the Son's kingdom is endless closely reproduces Gabriel's announcement to Mary concerning Jesus' everlasting reign.
For the Honor — Elevation Worship (2011) Luke 1:33
The kingdom section closely echoes Gabriel's declaration that Jesus will reign forever and that His kingdom will have no end. The combination of unending reign and kingdom makes this a specific verbal connection.
Beneath the Waters (I Will Rise) [Live] — Hillsong Worship (2012) Luke 1:33
The direct address to Jesus concerning His endless kingdom closely echoes Gabriel’s announcement that His reign will endure forever and His kingdom will have no end.
His Name Is Wonderful — Chris Tomlin (2019) Luke 1:33
The bridge combines Gabriel's promise that Jesus' kingdom will have no end with the heavenly host's proclamation of earthly peace and divine favor at his birth.
Hark the Herald! — David Phelps (2007) Luke 1:33
The declaration that the newborn Christ will reign eternally closely echoes Gabriel’s promise to Mary that her son’s reign and kingdom will never end. The birth and kingship context makes this a strong connection to the Annunciation.
Sweet Victory — Trip Lee & Dimitri McDowell & Leah Smith (2014) Luke 1:33
The outro’s declaration that Jesus’ kingdom is endless closely reproduces Gabriel’s announcement that his reign will last forever and his kingdom will never end.
Stay Amazed (feat. Kirsten Takape) — Gateway Worship (2010) Luke 1:33
The repeated declaration that God’s kingdom never ends closely reproduces Gabriel’s announcement of the everlasting reign of Jesus.
Your Kingdom Knows No End - Live — Covenant Worship (2014) Luke 1:33
The repeated assertion that God's kingdom has no end closely adapts Gabriel's announcement to Mary concerning the permanence of Jesus' reign.
Dance Again - Live — LIFE Worship (2014) Luke 1:33
The bridges directly reproduce Gabriel’s declaration that Jesus’ kingdom will never end. The song places this promise alongside anticipation of Christ’s return, whereas Luke records it in the announcement to Mary.
This I Believe (The Creed) - Alternate Version — Hillsong Worship (2014) Luke 1:34-35
The song explicitly connects Christ’s conception with the Holy Spirit and later affirms his virgin birth. These details correspond to Gabriel’s explanation to Mary that her child will be conceived through the Spirit and identified as God’s Son.
The God We Love (Nicene Creed) - Live — CityAlight (2025) Luke 1:34-35
The account of Christ being born of a virgin through the Holy Spirit directly reflects Gabriel’s explanation of Jesus’ conception to Mary.
This I Believe (The Creed) — Soul Survivor & Beth Croft (2016) Luke 1:34-35
The song specifically affirms Jesus’ virgin conception through the agency of the Holy Spirit, closely reflecting Gabriel’s explanation to Mary.
Right in the Middle — Brandon Lake (2025) Luke 1:36-37
The song references the concept of a barren womb, which alludes to the biblical story of Elizabeth, who was told she would bear a child despite her old age, highlighting themes of hope and divine intervention.
Healer — Hillsong Worship (2008) Luke 1:37
The bridge closely adapts Gabriel's assurance that nothing is impossible with God, turning that assurance into direct address. It does not otherwise reference the annunciation narrative.
Preach — Isaac Carree (2013) Luke 1:37
The bridge closely adapts the assurance that nothing is impossible with God, presenting divine power as an answer to the singer's doubt. It echoes the verse without referencing the surrounding announcement of Jesus' birth.
Healer — Kari Jobe (2013) Luke 1:37
The bridge closely adapts Gabriel's assurance to Mary that nothing is impossible with God, turning that assurance into a direct address to God.
Healer — Bethel Music (2010) Luke 1:37
The bridge closely adapts Gabriel's declaration of God's unlimited ability, changing it into a direct address to Jesus. It does not otherwise reference the annunciation narrative.
Our God Reigns (reprise) — Israel & New Breed (2021) Luke 1:37
The declaration that impossibility does not limit God closely restates the angelic assurance that nothing is impossible with God.
Freedom — Da’ T.R.U.T.H. (2011) Luke 1:37
The assertion that nothing is impossible with Jesus closely adapts the angel’s declaration about God’s power. The song applies that declaration to deliverance from recurring sin without referencing the surrounding annunciation narrative.
Your Love Is Everything — Chris McClarney (2010) Luke 1:37
The closing affirmation of God's unlimited possibility closely adapts Gabriel's assurance to Mary. Its placement alongside remembrance of divine promises supports this verse-level connection without explicitly invoking the annunciation story.
One Wintry Night — David Phelps (2007) Luke 1:38
The opening portrays Mary accepting God’s purpose for her, paraphrasing her willing submission following Gabriel’s announcement.
Destined to Reign — Bluetree (2012) Luke 1:38
The bridge adapts Mary's response to Gabriel by expressing consent for God's word to take effect personally. Although Mary is not named, the combination of receptive consent and reference to God's word closely echoes her response.
Be It Unto Me — Don Moen (2023) Luke 1:38
The chorus adopts Mary’s response to Gabriel, expressing willing submission to what God has declared.
Cousin John — John Mark McMillan (2020) Luke 1:39-45
The prenatal setting and John’s movement in response to the unborn Jesus directly evoke John leaping in Elizabeth’s womb when the pregnant Mary arrived.
Alive — Da’ T.R.U.T.H. (2011) Luke 1:46
The chorus closely adapts the opening of Mary's song of praise, retaining its distinctive first-person description of the soul magnifying God.
Great Things — Don Moen (2012) Luke 1:46-50
The opening closely adapts Mary's Magnificat, preserving its sequence of personal praise, rejoicing in God as Savior, divine holiness, and mercy toward those who revere God. The chorus also echoes Mary's acknowledgment of the mighty deeds God has accomplished for her.
Mary's Song — Jon Thurlow (2019) Luke 1:46-53
The song directly adapts Mary's Magnificat, including her praise of God as Savior, the endurance of divine mercy across generations, and God's reversal of the proud, powerful, humble, and hungry.
My Soul Magnifies the Lord — Chris Tomlin (2009) Luke 1:46-49
The central chorus directly draws on Mary's Magnificat, combining her soul's praise of the Lord with her acknowledgment of God's mighty acts on her behalf. The song makes Mary's personal response a shared congregational expression.
He Who Is Mighty — Sovereign Grace Music (2014) Luke 1:46-49
The chorus closely adapts Mary's declaration of God's mighty deeds and holiness. The bridge also reproduces her personal response of magnifying God and rejoicing in him as Savior.
Christ Be Lifted Higher — Bridge Worship & Clay Finnesand (2022) Luke 1:46
The bridge closely reproduces the opening declaration of Mary's Magnificat, directing the soul to magnify the Lord.
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel — Big Daddy Weave (2009) Luke 1:78-79
The second stanza closely adapts Zechariah's prophecy of a heavenly dawn visiting those in darkness and under death's shadow. Its distinctive combination of dawn, divine visitation, and deliverance from death's darkness makes the connection unmistakable.
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel — Dustin Kensrue (2008) Luke 1:78-79
The hymn's distinctive title for Christ as the dawning light, together with his arrival to dispel darkness, closely follows Zechariah's prophecy of heavenly dawn visiting those who sit in darkness.
O Come O Come Emmanuel — Tommee Profitt (2020) Luke 1:78-79
The dawn title, together with light overcoming darkness and death's shadow, closely follows Zechariah's prophecy concerning the coming Messiah.
O Come, O Come Emmanuel — Sixpence None the Richer (2008) Luke 1:78-79
The hymn's heavenly dawn illuminating darkness and overcoming death's shadow closely adapts Zechariah's prophecy. The passage also connects this illumination with the way of peace.
Benedictus — The Porter's Gate (2021) Luke 1:78-79
The song closely adapts the conclusion of Zechariah’s Benedictus, where God’s tender mercy brings heavenly dawn to people under death’s shadow and directs them into peace.
Advent Song — The Porter's Gate (2021) Luke 1:78-79
The dawn imagery recalls Zechariah's prophecy of divine light arriving to illuminate those living in darkness.
O Come O Come Emmanuel — Maverick City Music & Naomi Raine & Nate Moore (2020) Luke 1:78-79
The title Dayspring is joined to images of light overcoming darkness and death’s shadow, closely adapting Zechariah’s prophecy concerning the coming Messiah.
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel — Sovereign Grace Music (2014) Luke 1:78-79
The second verse closely adapts Zechariah's prophecy of heavenly dawn bringing light to people living in darkness and under the shadow of death. This combination of imagery specifically identifies the passage.
O Come O Come Emmanuel — Victory (2025) Luke 1:78-79
The appeal to the heavenly dawn that dispels darkness and the shadow of death closely follows Zechariah's prophecy concerning the coming Messiah.
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel — John Van Deusen (2022) Luke 1:78-79
The dawn title and the imagery of light overcoming darkness and mortality closely follow Zechariah’s prophecy concerning the Messiah’s arrival.
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel — Bebo Norman (2007) Luke 1:78-79
The dawn imagery combined with deliverance from darkness and death closely adapts Zechariah’s prophecy about heavenly light visiting those overshadowed by death.

Luke 1 (King James Version)

¹ Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,

² Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word;

³ It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,

⁴ That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.

⁵ There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.

⁶ And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

⁷ And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.

⁸ And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his course,

⁹ According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.

¹⁰ And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense.

¹¹ And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

¹² And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.

¹³ But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

¹⁴ And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.

¹⁵ For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb.

¹⁶ And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.

¹⁷ And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.

¹⁸ And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.

¹⁹ And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.

²⁰ And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.

²¹ And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.

²² And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.

²³ And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.

²⁴ And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,

²⁵ Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.

²⁶ And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,

²⁷ To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.

²⁸ And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.

²⁹ And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.

³⁰ And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.

³¹ And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.

³² He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

³³ And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

³⁴ Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?

³⁵ And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

³⁶ And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.

³⁷ For with God nothing shall be impossible.

³⁸ And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

³⁹ And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;

⁴⁰ And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.

⁴¹ And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:

⁴² And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

⁴³ And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

⁴⁴ For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.

⁴⁵ And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.

⁴⁶ And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,

⁴⁷ And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

⁴⁸ For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

⁴⁹ For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.

⁵⁰ And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.

⁵¹ He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

⁵² He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.

⁵³ He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.

⁵⁴ He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;

⁵⁵ As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.

⁵⁶ And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.

⁵⁷ Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.

⁵⁸ And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.

⁵⁹ And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.

⁶⁰ And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.

⁶¹ And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.

⁶² And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.

⁶³ And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.

⁶⁴ And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.

⁶⁵ And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea.

⁶⁶ And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.

⁶⁷ And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,

⁶⁸ Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,

⁶⁹ And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;

⁷⁰ As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:

⁷¹ That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;

⁷² To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant;

⁷³ The oath which he sware to our father Abraham,

⁷⁴ That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,

⁷⁵ In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.

⁷⁶ And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;

⁷⁷ To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,

⁷⁸ Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,

⁷⁹ To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

⁸⁰ And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.