63. And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, saying, “His name is John.” So they all marveled.
64. Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, praising God.
65. Then fear came on all who dwelt around them; and all these sayings were discussed throughout all the hill country of Judea.
66. And all those who heard them kept them in their hearts, saying, “What kind of child will this be?” And the hand of the Lord was with him.
67. Now his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying:
68. “Blessed is the Lord God of Israel,For He has visited and redeemed His people,
69. And has raised up a horn of salvation for usIn the house of His servant David,
70. As He spoke by the mouth of His holy prophets,Who have been since the world began,
71. That we should be saved from our enemiesAnd from the hand of all who hate us,
72. To perform the mercy promised to our fathersAnd to remember His holy covenant,