The Book of Praise ‎#129

129. Prepare the way, O Zion

1 Prepare the way, O Zion:
your Christ is drawing near!
Let every hill and valley
a level way appear.
Greet One who comes in glory,
foretold in sacred story.

Refrain:
Oh blest is Christ who came
in God’s most holy name.

2 He brings God’s rule, O Zion;
Christ comes from heaven above.
His rule is peace and freedom,
and justice, truth, and love.
Lift high your praise resounding,
for grace and joy abounding. [Refrain]

3 Fling wide your gates, O Zion;
your Saviour’s rule embrace,
and tidings of salvation
proclaim in every place.
All lands will bow rejoicing,
their adoration voicing. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Prepare the way, O Zion
• Title: Prepare the way, O Zion
• Author: Mikael Franzen, 1771/2-1847
• Alterer: Charles P. Price, 1920-
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 7 7 6 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Psalm 22:27
  ;
  Psalm 24:7-10
  ;
  Psalm 118:26
  ;
  Isaiah 40:1-11
  ;
  Mark 1:14-15
• Topic: Church Year: Advent; God: King; Salvation; Zion
• Copyright: Alteration © Charles P. Price, 1985

Tune Information

• Name: BEREDEN VAG FOR HERRAN
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 7 7 6 6
• Key: G Major
• Source: Then Swenska Psalmboken 1697; Arrangement: AmericanLutheran Hymnal 1930
• Copyright: Public Domain