“Hear O Israel, The Lord our God, The Lord is One.” Watch this video of Jess Cantelon’s song of encouragement and hope, “Hear O Israel”, as performed by thedeepend band at the Lech-L’cha Benefit Concert.

Lyrics below:

"Hear O Israel"

by Jess Cantelon

[Verse 1]

Fill your lungs, oh daughter of Zion

Fill them with great songs of joy

Shout it out from the highest mountain

The bridegroom comes to take His bride

He has not forgotten you, no!

Understand that you are His

He rejoices over you with singing

The King will bathe

Your heart with love

[Chorus]

Oh, city of gold, do not fear

His mercy has come very near

A promise so old is in your ear

Listen again, it is so clear

[Verse 2]

Wait for Him and tremble

Before He weds He’ll purify

In the fire of His jealous anger

He will remove your stains of pride

Be glad! Let your heart rejoice!

He takes great delight in you

And do not let your hands hang limp,

O Zion!

He just wants to bring you home

[Chorus]

Oh, city of gold, do not fear

His mercy has come very near

A promise so old is in your ear

Listen again, it is so clear

Hear O Israel

The Lord our God is One

(x2)

He is mighty to save…

(x4)

[Bridge]

He will gather all the lost

He will rescue all the lame

And your fortunes He’ll restore

He’ll give you honour and praise