Anna Blanc – Isaiah 42

Anna Blanc is a prophetic singer and author of Growing As A Prophetic Singer, an instructional resource to equip others to strengthen their calling and filled with personal anecdotes.  She spent many years as the worship leader for the International House of Prayer.  She wrote Isaiah 42 several years ago and appears in live compilation album Onething Live: You Satisfy My Soul.

In 2013 Anna and her husband Shawn founded The Luke 2 Foundation, a nonprofit that provides financial assistance to the poor, widows, and orphans hometown town of Kansas City.  They also help fund intercessory missionaries internationally.

Lyrics can be found at http://www.soarworship.com/isaiah-42-anna-blanc/.  I apologize for the chords. This is the best link I could find.

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1. What message does the song communicate?

Given its title, much of it refers to the first half of Isaiah 42, describing the Father’s promised Servant, understood by Christians to be Jesus Christ.  Anna’s lyrics also lend to this interpretation given its multiple references towards Christ’s second coming in the book of Revelation.

Score: 10/10

2. How much of the lyrics line up with Scripture?

All of it lines up with the Bible.  Given the title Isaiah 42, I will stick with this chapter as much as possible, unless it does not specifically address a particular line or other passages bring further clarity to its context.

[Verse 1]

Lines 1-3: A rewording of Isaiah 42:13, describing God’s victory over His enemies.

Line 4: Building off lines 1-3, God’s triumph is an inevitable demonstration of His strength.

[Verse 2]

Lines 1 and 2: The “Bride” in this context refers to the bride of Christ, consisting of those who follow Jesus (see Ephesians 5:25-32 and Revelation 19:7-9).

Lines 3 and 4: As prophecied in Isaiah 42:1-4, God will bring justice upon the nations with His servant, referring to Jesus in Revelation 19:11-13.

[Chorus]

Lines 1 and 2: Rewords Isaiah 42:8, referring to God’s authority over His creation.

Lines 3 and 4: Repeats lines 1 and 2a.

[Bridge]

Lines 1-4: An exaltation of praise offered to God.  Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords, referenced in 1 Timothy 6:13-16, Revelation 17:14, and Revelation 19:11-16.

Score: 10/10

3. How would an outsider interpret the song?

Though the exact name of God or Jesus is not explicitly stated, Anna’s multiple references to Lord, King, and of course, King of kings and Lord of lords lends itself to an overt religious interpretation.  Unbelievers will easily understand this as a praise song towards an otherworldly being; some sort of King and Lord; however, they may not know that it refers to Jesus without additional research.

Score: 7/10

4. What does this song glorify?

Given its praiseworthy style, it glorifies Christ, the Servant in whom we will find restoration when He returns to earth.

Score: 10/10

Closing Comments

Despite its low popularity, Anna Blank’s Isaiah 42 is worth listening to.  It contextualizes this chapter’s first half by describing Christ’s second coming, something that may become lost on unsuspecting unbelievers.  Still, it offers praise to God and glorifies His name.  Sing this one at your churches!

Final Score: 9.5/10

Artist Info

Track: Isaiah 42 (live) (listen to the song)

Artist: Anna Blanc

Album: Onething Live: You Satisfy My Soul

Genre: Contemporary Christian Music (CCM)

Release Year: 2013

Duration: 5:25

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