There will be no gloom for you,

Those who have been in anguish;

As long as you will construe,

Not letting yourself languish.

In past times you had contempt,

But later a splendid day;

You changed having an attempt,

No more desire to stray.

For those who walked in the dark,

Finally saw a great light;

Who had dwelt had to embark,

Where the light had shone so bright.

God multiplied the nation,

For increasing of its joy;

Giving us celebration,

With having hope to employ.

Rejoice before you do sleep,

While seeing the bright star;

Because the joy that you reap,

Brings you the hope from afar.

For the burden of your yoke,

Resting upon your shoulders;

Appearing angels that spoke,

Of faith for the beholders.

The rod of the oppressor,

Has been broken on that day;

Strikes fear in the aggressor,

That will try to make you stray.

Each boot of the warrior,

With victory in battle;

Show they are superior,

Hears the flames that do brattle.

For us a child is born,

To us a Son is given;

A Mighty God to sojourn,

Given to us from Heaven.

The wonderful Prince of Peace,

His government with no end;

Reigning that will never cease,

Not just God but our friend.

The Lord of Hosts uses zeal,

Bringing judgment on the earth;

Making each of us to kneel,

Confessing for a new birth.

Copyright © 2018 Richard Newton Sherrer