Song of Deliverance

Darius Milhaud

For mercy for my friend, my heart

is consumed with fearful love.

I beg God to calm my pain.

If I call, he will hear me,

my sword, my shield and my breastplate.

My whole being is drawn to him,

and I will pray night and day

that he may bring consolation to all his people.

Then will I forget all my pain

and will I serve God.

See, Isaac is no longer in despair.

His enemies flee before him.

The blessing of God

protects and sustains me.

The one sent from God will come.

Yes, here he is.

He will bring to my mourning the ease which I asked for.

His right hand will uphold me,

all the days and all the nights.

See! Deliverance is already here.