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Isaiah 61
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Aug 27, 2026 updated
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Matt Maher's song "Isaiah 61" is a worshipful adaptation of the biblical passage from Isaiah 61, focusing on the anointing of the Spirit to bring good news, healing, liberty, and release. The lyrics celebrate God's justice and praise springing up before the nations, and express joy in the Lord for clothing believers with salvation and justice. The song includes a Hebrew refrain, "Adonai elohenu, melech," acknowledging God as King. It is a song of hope and restoration, rooted in Scripture, and encourages trust in God's promises.
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The spirit of the Lord God is upon me
Because the Lord has anointed me
He has sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor,
To heal the broken hearted
To proclaim liberty to the captives
And release to the prisoners
To announce a year of favor from the Lord
And a day of vindication by our God
And a day of vindication by our God
So will the Lord God let justice and praise,
Justice and praise, justice and praise
So will the Lord God let justice and praise,
Spring up before the nations
I rejoice solemnly in the Lord
In the Lord is the joy of my soul
For he has clothed me with the robe of salvation
And wrapped me in a mantle of justice
Like a bridegroom adorned with a diadem
Like a bride bedecked with her jewels
As the earth springs forth its plants
And the garden makes its growth spring up
And the garden makes its growth spring up
So will the Lord God let justice and praise,
Justice and praise, justice and praise
So will the Lord God let justice and praise,
Spring up before the nations
So will the Lord God let justice and praise,
Justice and praise, justice and praise
So will the Lord God let justice and praise,
Spring up before the nations
Adonai elohenu, melech
Adonai elohenu, melech
Adonai elohenu, melech
Adonai elohenu, melech