Prepare the Way, O Zion
Lirik: Frans Mikael Franzen
Hymn
Advent
Verse 1
Prepare the way, O Zion!
Ye awful deeps, rise high;
Sink low, ye lofty 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!
Verse 2
O Zion, he approaches,
Your 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!
Verse 3
Fling wide your portals, Zion,
And hail your glorious King;
His tidings of salvation
To every people bring,
Who, waiting still in sadness,
Would sing his praise with gladness.
O blest is he that came
In God the Father's Name!
Verse 4
The throne which he ascended
Is fixed in heaven above;
His everlasting kingdom
Is light and joy and love;
Let us his praise be sounding
For grace and peace abounding.
O blest is he that came
In God the Father's Name!