Together in Song ‎#346

346. Prepare the royal highway

1 Prepare the royal highway,
the King of kings is near;
let every hill and valley
a level road appear.
Then greet the king of glory
foretold in sacred story:

Refrain:
O blest is he that came
in God the Father's name!

2 God’s people, see him coming:
your own eternal king!
Palm branches strew before him;
spread garments; shout and sing.
God’s promise will not fail you;
no more shall doubt assail you: [Refrain]

3 Then fling the gates wide open
to greet your promised king;
your king, yet every nation
its tribute too should bring.
All lands, bow down before him;
all voices, thus adore him: [Refrain]

4 His is no earthly kingdom;
it comes from heaven above.
His rule is peace and freedom,
and justice, truth, and love.
So let your praise be sounding
for kindness so abounding: [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Prepare the royal highway
• Author: Frans Mikael Franzén, 1772-1847
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.6.6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 40:1-9
  ;
  John 18:36
  ;
  Luke 19:29-38
  ;
  Mark 11:1-10
  ;
  Matthew 21:1-11
  ;
  Psalm 24
• Topic: Jerusalem; Jesus Christ: Kingship; Jesus Christ: Passion and Cross; Palm Sunday
• Source: Tr.: Lutheran Book of Worship, 1978, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: BEREDEN VÄG FÖR HERRAN
• Meter: 7 6.7 6.7 7.6 6
• Key: G Major
• Source: Swedish folk tune, 17th cent.