68 “Let us thank the Lord, the God of Israel.God has come to help his people and has given them freedom.
69 God has given us a powerful Saviorfrom the family of God’s servant David.
70 God said that he would do this.He said it through his holy prophets who lived long ago.
71 God will save us from our enemiesand from the power of all those who hate us.
72 God said he would give mercy to our ancestors.And he remembered his holy promise.
73 God promised Abraham, our father,
74 that he would free us from the power of our enemies,so that we could serve him without fear.