The words were written by American Roman Catholic-convert and Trappist
monk, organist, liturgist and historian Chrysogonus Waddell (1930–2008).
And tell them the time of salvation draws near.
O tell them I come to remove all their shame.
Then they will, forever, give praise to my name.
Proclaim to the cities of Judah my word;
That “gentle yet strong is the hand of the Lord”.
I rescue the captives, my people defend,
And bring them to justice and joy without end.
All mountains and hills shall become as a plain,
For vanished are mourning and hunger and pain.
And never again shall these war against you.
Behold I come quickly to make all things new.
With meter 11.11.11.11, it is usually set to a traditional Irish tune that is sometimes called COMFORT or BI ÍOSA IM CHROÍSE
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Examples
Choral arrangement, unaccompanied:
Cathedral choir with organ
Singer with band, professional recording:
Instrumental - classical guitar:
Lyrics
O comfort my people and calm all their fear,And tell them the time of salvation draws near.
O tell them I come to remove all their shame.
Then they will, forever, give praise to my name.
Proclaim to the cities of Judah my word;
That “gentle yet strong is the hand of the Lord”.
I rescue the captives, my people defend,
And bring them to justice and joy without end.
All mountains and hills shall become as a plain,
For vanished are mourning and hunger and pain.
And never again shall these war against you.
Behold I come quickly to make all things new.
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