106. Prepare the Way, O Zion
Text Information |
First Line: |
Prepare the way, O Zion |
Title: |
Prepare the Way, O Zion |
Adapter: |
Charles P. Price (1980, alt.) |
Translator: |
Augustus Nelson (1958) |
Author: |
Frans Mikael Franzen (1812, rev. 1819) |
Refrain First Line: |
O blest is Christ who came |
Meter: |
7.6.7.6.7.7 with refrain |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
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Topic: |
Jesus Christ: Advent |
Copyright: |
© 1982 Hope Publishing Company |
Tune Information |
Name: |
BEREDEN VÄG FÖR HERRAN |
Composer: |
Unknown |
Meter: |
7.6.7.6.7.7 with refrain |
Key: |
G Major |
Source: |
Then Swenska Psalmboken, 1697; arr. American Lutheran Hymnal, 1930 |
Notes: |
Guitar chords do not correspond with keyboard harmony. |
Text Information:This engaging Advent text based on Isaiah 40:3–5 and Psalm 24:7–10 has been in use in the Church of Sweden for almost two hundred years. It is set to a version of an even older Swedish tune, which in turn seems to be derived from a German folktune that spread to Scandinavia.