Author: Gracia Grindal, 1943- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #783 (1997) Meter: 6.6.8.8 Topics: Dance First Line: The desert shall rejoice Lyrics: The desert shall rejoice and blossom as a rose;
1 it shall blossom abundantly
and rejoice with praise and singing.
The desert shall rejoice and blossom as a rose;
2 for the ears of the deaf shall hear
and the blind, their eyes be opened.
The desert shall rejoice and blossom as a rose;
3 for the tongue of the mute shall sing
and the lame will dance with gladness.
The desert shall rejoice and blossom as a rose;
4 for the ground will become a pool
and the dry land springs of water.
The desert shall rejoice and blossom as a rose;
5 as the ransomed return to God
and come singing back to Zion.
The desert shall rejoice and blossom as a rose;
6 unto Zion we come with joy,
for our God has come to save us. Scripture: Isaiah 35 Languages: English Tune Title: STERLING
The desert shall rejoice and blossom