American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#601

601. Prepare The Way, O Zion

1 Prepare the way, O Zion!
Ye awful deeps, rise high;
Sink low, ye tow'ring mountains,
The Lord is drawing nigh;
The righteous King of glory,
Foretold in sacred story.
O blest is He that came
In God the Father's name!

2 O Zion, He approacheth,
Thy Lord and King for aye!
Strew palms where He advances,
Spread garments in His way.
God's promise faileth never,
Hosanna sound forever!
O blest is He that came
In God the Father's name!

3 Fling wide thy portals, Zion,
And hail thy glorious King!
His tidings of salvation
To ev'ry people bring,
Who, waiting yet in sadness,
Would sing His praise with gladness.
O blest is He that came
In God the Father's name!

Text Information

• First Line: Prepare the way, O Zion!
• Title: Prepare The Way, O Zion
• Translator: Augustus Nelson
• Author: Frans Mikael Franzén (1812)
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 7 7 6 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: Carols and Spiritual Songs: Advent; Processionals and Recessionals: Advent

Tune Information

• Name: BEREDEN
• Arranger: E. P. (1930)
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 7 7 6 6
• Key: G Major
• Source: Old Swedish Melody, prior to 1560