Adapted from Isaiah 49:8–16a

Sing for joy, heavens and earth;
break forth, O mountains, into singing!
Our Creator has comforted the people
and will have compassion for the ones who are suffering.
Come out! The imprisoned shall have freedom.
Show yourselves! Those who live in darkness will see the light of day.
God will feed you and protect you;
God will guide you and ease your way.
Glory be given to our…