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Comfort, Comfort Now My People

Author: Johannes Olearius; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Glory to God #87 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 First Line: "Comfort, comfort now my people Lyrics: 1 “Comfort, comfort now my people; tell of peace!” So says our God. “Comfort those who sit in darkness mourning under sorrow’s load. To my people now proclaim that my pardon waits for them! Tell them that their sins I cover, and their warfare now is over.” 2 For the herald’s voice is crying in the desert far and near, calling us to true repentance, since the reign of God is here. O, that warning cry obey! Now prepare for God a way. Let the valleys rise in meeting and the hills bow down in greeting. 3 Straight shall be what long was crooked, and the rougher places plain. Let your hearts be true and humble, as befits God’s holy reign. For the glory of the Lord now on earth is shed abroad, and all flesh shall see the token that God’s word is never broken. Topics: Jesus Christ Advent Scripture: Psalm 42 Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVAN 42

Comfort, Comfort Now My People

Author: John Olearius Hymnal: Lutheran Hymnal for the Sunday School #3 (1898) Languages: English Tune Title: [Comfort, comfort now my people]

Comfort, Comfort Now My People

Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Johannes Olearius, 1611-1684 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #29 (1978) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Lyrics: 1 “Comfort, comfort now my people; Tell of peace!” So says our God. Comfort those who sit in darkness Mourning under sorrow’s load. To God's people now proclaim That God's pardon waits for them! Tell them that their war is over; God will reign in peace forever! 2 For the herald’s voice is crying In the desert far and near, Calling us to true repentance, Since the Kingdom now is here. Oh, that warning cry obey! Now prepare for God a way! Let the valleys rise to meet him, And the hills bow to greet him! 3 Straight shall be what long was crooked, And the rougher places plain! Let your hearts be true and humble, As befits his holy reign! For the glory of the Lord Now on earth is shed abroad, And all flesh shall see the token That God's word is never broken. Topics: Advent; Advent 2; Advent Languages: English Tune Title: FREU DICH SEHR

Comfort, Comfort Now My People (Isaiah 40:1-5)

Author: Johannes G. Olearius; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #59 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 First Line: Comfort, comfort now my people Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort now my people; speak of peace: so says our God. Comfort those who sit in darkness, mourning under sorrow’s load. Cry out to Jerusalem of the peace that waits for them; tell her that her sins I cover and her warfare now is over. 2 For the herald’s voice is crying in the desert far and near, calling all to true repentance, since the kingdom now is here. Oh, that warning cry obey! Now prepare for God a way! Let the valleys rise to meet him and the hills bow down to greet him. 3 Then make straight what long was crooked; make the rougher places plain. Let your hearts be true and humble, as befits his holy reign. For the glory of the Lord now on earth is shed abroad, and all flesh shall see the token that God’s word is never broken. Topics: Biblical Names and Places Jerusalem; Church Year Advent Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: FREU DICH SEHR / GENEVAN 42

Comfort, Comfort Now My People

Author: Johannes Olearius; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Songs for Life #121 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort now my people; speak of peace: so says our God. Comfort those who sit in darkness, mourning under sorrow's load. Cry out to Jerusalem of the peace that waits for them; tell her that her sins I cover and her warfare now is over. 2 For the herald's voice is crying in the desert far and near, calling all to true repentance, since the kingdom now is here. Oh, that warning cry obey! Now prepare for God a way! Let the valleys rise to meet him and the hills bow down to greet him. 3 Then make straight what long was crooked; make the rougher places plain. let your hearts be true and humble, as befits his holy reign. For the glory of the Lord now on earth is shed abroad, and all flesh shall see the token that God's word is never broken. Topics: Singing God's Story Advent / Looking for the Messiah; German Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVAN 42

Comfort, Comfort Now My People

Author: Johannes G. Olearius; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #132 (1990) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Lyrics: 1 "Comfort, comfort now my people; tell of peace!" so says our God. Comfort those who sit in darkness mourning under sorrow's load. To God's people now proclaim that God's pardon waits for them! Tell them that their war is over; God will reign in peace forever! 2 For the herald's voice is crying in the desert far and near, calling all to true repentance, since the Kingdom now is here. Oh, that warning cry obey! Now prepare for God a way! Let the valleys rise to meet him, and the hills bow down to greet him! 3 Straight shall be what long was crooked, and the rougher places plain! Let your hearts be true and humble, as befits his holy reign! For the glory of the Lord now on earth is shed abroad, and all flesh shall see the token that God's word is never broken. Topics: Advent Season; Advent Season; Jesus Christ Reign; Kingdom of God; Pardon; World Peace Scripture: Isaiah 40:1 Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVAN 42

Comfort, Comfort Now My People

Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Johannes G. Olearius, 1611-1684 Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #155 (2003) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 First Line: "Comfort, comfort now my people Lyrics: 1 "Comfort, comfort now my people; tell of peace!" so says our God. Comfort those who sit in darkness mourning under sorrow's load. To God's people now proclaim that God's pardon waits for them! Tell them that their war is over; God will reign in peace forever! 2 For the herald's voice is crying in the desert far and near, calling us to true repentance since the Kingdom now is here. Oh, that warning cry obey! Now prepare for God a way! Let the valleys rise to meet him, and the hills bow down to greet him! 3 Straight shall be what long was crooked, and the rougher places plain! Let your hearts be true and humble, as befits his holy reign! For the glory of the Lord now on earth is shed abroad, and all flesh shall see the token that God's word is never broken. Topics: Promise & Hope Scripture: Isaiah 40:1 Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVAN 42

Comfort, Comfort Now My People

Author: Johannes G. Olearius; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #194 (1987) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort now my people; speak of peace: so says our God. Comfort those who sit in darkness, mourning under sorrow's load. Cry out to Jerusalem of the peace that waits for them; tell her that her sins I cover and her warfare now is over. 2 For the herald's voice is crying in the desert far and near, calling all to true repentance, since the kingdom now is here. Oh, that warning cry obey! Now prepare for God a way! Let the valleys rise to meet him and the hills bow down to greet him. 3 Then make straight what long was crooked; make the rougher places plain. let your hearts be true and humble, as befits his holy reign. For the glory of the LORD now on earth is shed abroad, and all flesh shall see the token that God's word is never broken. Topics: Biblical Names & Places Jerusalem; Comfort & Encouragement; Advent; Biblical Names & Places Jerusalem; Comfort & Encouragement; Peace Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVAN 42

Comfort, Comfort Now My People

Author: Johann G. Olearius, 1635-1711; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #256 (2006) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Lyrics: 1 "Comfort, comfort now my people; tell of peace!" So says our God. Comfort those who sit in darkness mourning under sorrow’s load. To God's people now proclaim that God's pardon waits for them! Tell them that their war is over; God will reign in peace forever. 2 For the herald’s voice is crying in the desert far and near, calling us to true repentance, since the reign of God is here. Oh, that warning cry obey! Now prepare for God a way. Valleys, rise to greet the Savior; hills, bow down in humble favor. 3 Straight shall be what long was crooked, and the rougher places plain. Let your hearts be true and humble, as befits God's holy reign. For the glory of the Lord now on earth is shed abroad, and all flesh shall see the token that God’s word is never broken. Topics: Advent; Advent Languages: English Tune Title: FREU DICH SEHR

Comfort, Comfort Now My People

Author: Johannes G. Olearius, 1611-1684; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #264 (1995) Lyrics: 1 "Comfort, comfort now my people; tell of peace!" So says our God. Comfort those who sit in darkness bowed beneath oppression's load. To God's people now proclaim that God's pardon waits for them! Tell them that their war is over; God will reign in peace forever! 2 For the herald’s voice is crying in the desert far and near, calling us to true repentance, since the Kingdom now is here. O, that warning cry obey! Now prepare for God a way! Let the valleys rise to meet him, and the hills bow down to greet him! 3 Straight shall be what long was crooked, and the rougher places plain! Let your hearts be true and humble, as befits his holy reign! For the glory of the Lord now on earth is shed abroad, and all flesh shall see the token that God’s word is never broken. Topics: Advent; Christian year--Advent; Christian year--Advent Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8 Languages: English Tune Title: FREU DICH SEHR (GENEVA)

Comfort, Comfort Now My People

Author: Johannes G. Olearius, 1611-1684; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #407 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Lyrics: 1 "Comfort, comfort now my people; tell of peace!" so says our God. Comfort those who sit in darkness mourning under sorrow's load. To God's people now proclaim that God's pardon waits for them! Tell them that their war is over; God will reign in peace forever! 2 For the herald’s voice is crying in the desert far and near, calling us to true repentance since the kingdom now is here. Oh, that warning cry obey! Now prepare for God a way! Let the valleys rise to meet him, and the hills bow down to greet him! 3 Straight shall be what long was crooked, and the rougher places plain! Let your hearts be true and humble, as befits his holy reign! For the glory of the Lord now on earth is shed abroad, and all flesh shall see the token that God's word is never broken. Topics: Advent; Blessing; Forgiveness; God Eternal; God's Faithfulness; Mourning; Peace on Earth; Repentance; Sorrow Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-9 Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVAN 42

Isaiah 40 (Comfort, Comfort Now My People)

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Johannes G. Olearius Hymnal: Voices United #883 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 First Line: Comfort, comfort now my people Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort now my people; speak of peace; so says our God. Comfort those who sit in darkness, mourning under sorrow's load. Cry out to Jerusalem of the peace that waits for them; tell them that their sins I cover and their warfare now is over. 2 For the herald's voice is crying in the desert far and near, calling all to true repentance, since God's judgement now is here. Oh, that warning cry obey! Now prepare for God a way! Let the valleys rise in meeting and the hills bow down in greeting. 3 Then make straight what long was crooked; make the rougher places plain. Let your hearts be true and humble, as befits a holy reign. For the glory of our God now on earth is shed abroad, and all flesh shall see the token that God's word is never broken. Topics: liturgical Scripture Songs; Comfort/Consolation; Forgiveness; Forgiveness from God; God Faithfulness; God Kingdom, Majesty, Realm; God Reign; Humility; Peace (Inner, Calmness, Serenity; Peace (World); Prophets; Reconciliation; Repentance; Trust; Victory; Advent 2 Year A; Proper 12 Year A; Proper 27 Year A; Advent 2 Year B; Advent 1 Year C; Christmas Day 2 Year C Scripture: Isaiah 40 Tune Title: GENEVAN 42

Comfort, Comfort All My People

Author: J. Olearius, 1611-84 ; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: Christian Worship (1993) #11 (1993) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Lyrics: 1 "Comfort, comfort all my people; Speak of peace," so says our God. "Comfort those who sit in darkness, Groaning from their sorrows' load. Speak to all Jerusalem Of the peace that waits for them; Tell them that their sins I cover, That their warfare now is over." 2 All their sins our God will pardon, Blotting out each dark misdeed; All that well deserve his anger He no more will see or heed. They have suffered many a day; Now their griefs have passed away. God will change their aching sadness Into ever-springing gladness. 3 John the Baptist's voice is crying In the desert far and near, Calling people to repentance For the kingdom now is here. Oh, that warning cry obey! Now prepare for God a way; Let the valleys rise to meet him And the hills bow down to greet him. 4 Straighten out the crooked highway; Make the rougher places plain. Let your hearts be true and humble, Ready for his holy reign. For the glory of the Lord Now o'er earth is spread abroad, And all flesh shall see the token That his word is never broken. Topics: Advent; Advent Languages: English Tune Title: FREU DICH SEHR

Comfort, Comfort These My People

Author: Johann Olearius, 1611-84; Catherine Winkworth, 1829-78 Hymnal: Lutheran Worship #28 (1982) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Lyrics: 1 "Comfort, comfort these my people, Speak of peace!" so says our God. "Comfort these who sit in darkness Groaning under sin's dread rod. To my people I proclaim Pardon now in Jesus' name. Tell them that their sins I cover, That their warfare now is over!" 2 Yes, our sins the Lord will pardon, Blotting out each dark misdeed. All that well deserved his anger He no more will see nor heed. We who languished many a day Under guilt now washed away, We exchange our pining sadness For his comfort, peace, and gladness! 3 Now the herald's voice is crying In the desert far and near, Calling us to true repentance, For the kingdom now is here! Oh, that warning cry obey, Oh, prepare for God a way, Let the valleys rise to meet him, Let the hills bow down to greet him! 4 Straight must be what long was crooked; Make the roughest places plain! Let your hearts be true and humble, Ready for his holy reign! Here the glory of the Lord Stands so graciously revealed That all people see the token That God's word is never broken! Topics: Advent; Evangelism Languages: English Tune Title: FREU DICH SEHR

Comfort, Comfort, O My People

Author: Johann G. Olearius, 1611-1684; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Hymnal: Breaking Bread (Vol. 39) #58 (2019) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort, O my people, Speak of peace, now says our God; Comfort those who sit in darkness, Mourning 'neath their sorrows' load. Speak unto Jerusalem Of the peace that waits for them; Tell of all the sins I cover, And that warfare now is over. 2 Hark, the voice of one who's crying In the desert far and near, Bidding all to full repentance Since the kingdom now is here. O that warning cry obey! Now prepare for God a way; Let the valleys rise to meet him And the hills bow down to greet him. 3 O make straight what long was crooked, Make the rougher places plain; Let your hearts be true and humble, As befits his holy reign. For the glory of the Lord Now o'er earth is shed abroad; And all flesh shall see the token That his word is never broken. Topics: Seasonal Music Advent Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8 Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVA 42

Comfort, Comfort, Ye My People

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Johann Olearius Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #61 (1941) Meter: 6.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 First Line: Comfort, comfort ye My people Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort ye My people, Speak ye peace, thus saith our God; Comfort those who sit in darkness, Mourning 'neath their sorrow’s load. Speak ye to Jerusalem Of the peace that waits for them; Tell her that her sins I cover, And her warfare now is over. 2 Yea, her sins our God will pardon, Blotting out each dark misdeed; All that well deserved His anger He will not more see or heed. She hath suffered many a day, Now her griefs have passed away; God will change her pining sadness Into ever-springing gladness. 3 Hark, the Herald's voice is crying In the desert far and near, Bidding all men to repentance, Since the Kingdom now is here. Oh, that warning cry obey! Now prepare for God a way! Let the valleys rise to meet Him, And the hills bow down to greet Him. 4 Make ye straight what long was crooked, Make the rougher places plain; Let your hearts be true and humble, As befits His holy reign; For the glory of the Lord Now o'er earth is shed abroad, And all flesh shall see the token That His Word is never broken. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Advent Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8 Languages: English Tune Title: FREU DICH, SEHR

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