Readings from Isaiah 12
Leader: In that day which is to come, this is what you will say:
All: I will give thanks to you, O Lord, because even though you were angry with us, your anger has subsided; you are now a comfort to us. Surely God is our salvation; we will trust in you and not be afraid, for the Lord is our strength and our might. He has indeed become our salvation!
Leader: With great joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation, and this is what you will say to the Lord:
Men: Give thanks to the Lord!
Women: Call on his name!
Men: Make known his deeds among the nations!
Women: Proclaim to everyone that his name is to be exalted!
Leader: Sing praises to the Lord for he has done glorious things. Let everybody on the earth know about this.
All: Shout aloud and sing for joy for great in your midst is the Holy One.
Hymn/Chorus Suggestions:
“First Song of Isaiah” (Surely it is God who saves us…) (FWS)
“Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken”
“To God Be the Glory”
“Give Thanks”
“Surely It Is God Who Saves Me” (W&R)
Responsive Reading - Isaiah 12:2-6
Leader: Behold, God is my salvation.
Women: I will trust, and will not be afraid.
Leader: The LORD God is my strength and my song,
Men: He has become my salvation.
Leader: With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation,and in that day you will say: Women: Give thanks to the LORD.
Men: Call upon his name.
Women: Make known his deeds among the nations.
Men: Proclaim that his name is exalted.
Women: Sing praises to the LORD, for he has done gloriously.
Men: Let this be known in all the earth.
Leader: Shout, and sing for joy, O inhabitant of Zion.
All: Great in our midst is the Holy One of Israel.
Hymn/song Suggestions:
“Proclaim the Glory of the Lord”
“Sing Out, My Soul” (Mark Hayes anthem)
“Great Is the Lord”
“God Is My Strong Salvation”