Prepare the Way, O Zion

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.

Chorus

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.

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.

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.