Author: Gracia Grindal (b. 1943) Hymnal: Wonder, Love, and Praise #722 (1997) Meter: 6.6.8.8 Hymnal Title: Wonder, Love, and Praise Lyrics: 1 The desert shall rejoice
and blossom as a rose:
It shall blossom abundantly
and rejoice with praise and singing.
2 The desert shall rejoice
and blossom as a rose:
For the ears of the deaf shall hear
and the blind, their eyes be opened.
3 The desert shall rejoice
and blossom as a rose:
For the tongue of the mute shall sing
and the lame will dance with gladness.
4 The desert shall rejoice
and blossom as a rose:
For the ground will become a pool
and the dry land springs of water.
5 The desert shall rejoice
and blossom as a rose:
as the ransomed return to God
and come singing back to Zion.
6 The desert shall rejoice
and blossom as a rose:
unto Zion we come with joy,
for our God has come to save us. Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs Advent and Christmas Scripture: Isaiah 35 Languages: English Tune Title: STERLING
The desert shall rejoice