The Time of God’s Favor (Mourning into Dancing)

Isaiah 61:3. Jeremiah 31:13, Revelation 21:4

I’ve had my broken heart bound up so lovingly

I’m rejoicing like a captive who was suddenly set free

From a dark and dirty dungeon my heart has been released.

God’s favor is bestowed on me- I know his joy and peace.

I’ll shout for joy! sorrow no more!

You turn my mourning into dancing and open every door

Like rain on a parched garden you have given me relief

My comforter has exchanged great joy for my grief!

I find a crown of beauty my ashes have replaced.

Where I had mourned I find the oil of gladness on my face!

And the spirit of despair I had for all my yesterdays

Is now gone and I am clothed in garments of pure praise.

You wipe every tear from my eyes- You know every reason I cry

And one day soon, no one will die! This old order shall pass away!

For Christ is making all things new, behold his words, trustworthy and true

And everything he said he will do will come to pass one day!

I’ll shout for joy! sorrow no more!

You turn my mourning into dancing and open every door

Like rain on a parched garden you have given me relief

My comforter has exchanged great joy for my grief!

9-11-95

Anthony Foster