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.