The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas): At the Vigil Mass

[Chorus]
D A Bm Bm/A G Asus4 A D
Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord

[Verse 1]
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I have made a covenant with my chosen one,
G D
I have sworn to David my servant:
D A/C#
Forever I will confirm your posterity
G D
And established your throne for all generations.

[Verse 2]
D A/C#
Blessed the people who know the joyful shout;
G D
In the light of Your countenance, O Lord, they walk.
D A/C#
At Your name they rejoice all the day,
G D
And through your justice they are exalted.

[Verse 3]
D A/C#
He shall say of me, “You are my father,
G D
My God, the rock, my savior.”
D A/C#
Forever I will maintain my kindness toward him,
G D
And my covenant with him stands firm.