95. Prepare the Way of the Lord
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Text Information |
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First Line: |
Prepare the way of the Lord |
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Title: |
Prepare the Way of the Lord |
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Author: |
Taizé Community |
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Meter: |
7.7.6.7 |
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Language: |
English |
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Publication Date: |
2013 |
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Scripture: |
; ; ; ; |
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Topic: |
Jesus Christ: Advent |
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Copyright: |
© 1984 Les Presses de Taizé (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) |
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Tune Information |
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Name: |
PREPARE THE WAY |
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Composer: |
Jacques Berthier (1984) |
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Meter: |
7.7.6.7 |
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Key: |
E♭ Major |
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Copyright: |
© 1984 Les Presses de Taizé (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) |
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Notes: |
*May be sung as a canon. |
Text Information:All three synoptic gospels identify John the Baptist as the forerunner of the Messiah (Matthew 3:3/Mark 1:2–3/Luke 3:4) in accord with Isaiah’s prophecy (Isaiah 40:3b). Because the latter part of the text (Isaiah 52:10b) has yet to be accomplished, this is still our mission today.