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Prepare the Way
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.
O blest is Christ that came
In God's most holy name.
2. Christ brings God's rule, O Zion;
He 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.
O blest is Christ that came
In God's most holy name.
3. Fling wide your gates, O Zion;
Your Savior's rule embrace.
And tidings of salvation
Proclaim in every place.
All lands will bow rejoicing,
Their adoration voicing.
O blest is Christ that came
In God's most holy name.
WORDS: Frans Mikael Franzen (1771-1847) Adapt. Charles P. Price, 1980;
MUSIC: alt. 1989Then Swenska Psalmboken, 1697 Arr. American Lutheran Hymnal, 1930
Scripture: Isaiah 40:4
Theme: Advent