The spirit of the sovereign lord is upon you
Because he has anointed you to preach good news
The spirit of the sovereign god is upon you
Because he has anointed you to preach good news

He has sent you to the poor
(this is the year)
To bind up the broken hearted
(this is the day)
To bring freedom to the captives
(this is the year)
And to release the ones in darkness

(this is the year)
Of the favor of the lord
(this is the day)
Of the vengeance of our god
(this is the year)
Of the favor of the lord
(this is the day)
Of the vengeance of our god

The spirit of the sovereign lord is upon you
Because he has anointed you to preach good news
The spirit of the sovereign god is upon you
Because he has anointed you to preach good news

He will comfort all who mourn
(this is the year)
He will provide for those who grieve
(this is the day)
He will pour out the oil of gladness
(this is the year)
Instead of mourning you will praise

(this is the year)
Of the favor of the lord
(this is the day)
Of the vengeance of our god
(this is the year)
Of the favor of the lord
(this is the day)

He will comfort all who mourn
(this is the year)
He will provide for those who grieve
(this is the day)
He will pour out the oil of gladness
(this is the year)
Instead of mourning you will praise

(this is the year)
Of the favor of the lord
(this is the day)
Of the vengeance of our god
(this is the year)
Of the favor of the lord
(this is the day)