SILENCE TURNED TO SONG: SONG OF ZECHARIAH

Silence Turned to Song: Song of Zechariah is a Christian Christmas song telling the biblical story of Zechariah, the birth of John the Baptist and the restoration of a father's voice through God's faithfulness. Inspired by Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:57-66 and Luke 1:67-79, the song follows Zechariah from his encounter with the angel Gabriel at the temple altar through a season of silence to the fulfilment of God's promise. Its lyrics celebrate the naming of John, the return of Zechariah's speech and his prophetic declaration of God's covenant mercy and coming redemption. Through themes of Advent, answered prayer, faith and divine faithfulness, Silence Turned to Song reminds listeners that God's promises endure even through seasons of doubt and waiting, preparing the way for the arrival of Jesus Christ.

Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:57-66, Luke 1:67-79

Lyrics

An old priest by the altar flame
His heart had learned to wait in pain
A blaze of glory spoke his name
Yet fear out-voiced the angel's claim
For years he'd prayed for the child's sign
But faith grew thin through passing time
Still Heaven's promise did not fail
Yet silence fell and hope turned pale

Silence became a song
Grace its Holy sound
Where walls of doubt had stood so long
Redemption broke them down
"His name is John," the father wrote
And all who saw were awed
From silence rose the song he spoke
The covenant of God invoked

When time was full, the child was born
A prophet clothed in desert form
The father's voice returned that day
And blessed the Lord who made the way
He sang of mercy's ancient plan
Of peace prepared for every man
And as he spoke, the light was drawn
The dawn broke forth, the dark was gone

Silence became a song
Grace its Holy sound
Where walls of doubt had stood so long
Redemption broke them down
"His name is John," the father wrote
And all who saw were awed
From silence rose the song he spoke
The covenant of God invoked

Blessed be the Lord of Israel
He has come to ransom us
Through His prophets and through His Word
His promise fulfilled and hope returned
Blessed be the Lord of Israel
He has come to ransom us
Through His prophets and through His Word
His promise fulfilled and hope returned
Blessed be the Lord of Israel
He has come to ransom us
Through His prophets and through His Word
His promise fulfilled and hope returned

Blessed be the Lord of Israel
He has come to ransom us
Through His prophets and through His Word
His promise fulfilled and hope returned

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Song Credits

Lyrics by Gresha Schuilling and Nick C. Casale
Music and production by Gresha Schuilling
Mastering by Shimron Fernando