The Covenant Hymnal ‎#128

128. Prepare the Way, O Zion!

Text Information

• First Line: Prepare the way, O Zion!
• Title: Prepare the Way, O Zion!
• Author: Frans Mikael Franzén, 1772-1847
• Translator: Augustus Nelson, 1863-1949
• Refrain First Line: O blest is he that came
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.6.6.
• Publication Date: 1996
• Scripture:
  Psalm 24:7-10
  ;
  Isaiah 40:3-5
  ;
  Matthew 21:1-10
• Topic: Advent: Coming; Heritage Hymns; Palm Sunday

Tune Information

• Name: BEREDEN VÄG FÖR HERRAN
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.6.6.
• Key: G Major
• Source: Swedish melody, 1694 from Svenskapsalmboken, 1697; arrangement from American Lutheran Hymnal, 1930