My spirit and my voice cry out in praise!
God has favored these failing eyes with the vision of
redemption,
For I have seen the answer to my lifelong prayer.
She who never birthed an infant now delivers a song of
joy.
She who never nursed a child sees Salvation nourished at his
mother’s breast.
She who fasted day and night in the Temple now feasts on
the riches of God’s grace.
You who have waited for the glory of Israel: see, your
reward is here.
You who look for the redemption of Jerusalem: come,
behold its appearing.
You who yearn for freedom: rejoice, for the chains of your
oppression have been loosed!
God has been gracious to his faithful servant, and crowned
my years with the sight of his holiness!