Long in darkness Israel wandered Long in mortal shadows, we Walked in bondage and self-pity Trod in paths of sin and grief In the prophets' words He told us Long the God of Israel spoke He alone in strength would save us From the hands of all our foes Every valley be exalted! Every mountain be made plane! Crooked ways repent and straighten All creation bend in praise! He shall raise a mighty Savior Born of David's lineage, He Comes in cov'nant love to claim us From our sins to set us free Light to those who dwell in darkness Life to those from death who flee Joy unto the earth, and gladness To your pathways dawning peace! Every valley be exalted! Every mountain be made plane! Crooked ways repent and straighten All creation bend in praise! Jesus, Lord, and mighty Savior David's Son and yet his King Dawning light of our salvation Of Your saving pow'r we sing! Stand, Oh lame, and dance ye broken Know the Savior's healing grace Come, Oh deaf and hear Him singing Turn, Oh blind, behold His face! Every valley be exalted! Every mountain be made plane! Crooked ways repent and straighten All creation bend in praise! Every valley be exalted! Every mountain be made plane! Crooked ways repent and straighten All creation bend in praise!