Prepare the Royal Highway

Prepare the Royal Highway, 

Lyrics: Frans Mikael Franzén, 1772-1847

Tune: Swedish folk tune, 17th century 

Arranged by Timothy Shaw

Prepare the royal highway; the King of kings is near!

Let ev’ry hill and valley a level road appear!

Then greet the King of glory, foretold in sacred story:

Hosanna to the Lord, for he fulfills God’s word!

Then fling the gates wide open to greet your promised king!

Your king yet ev’ry nation its tribute too may bring.

All lands will bow before him; their voices join your singing:

Hosanna to the Lord, for he fulfills God’s word!

His is no earthly kingdom, it comes from heav’n above.

His rule is peace and freedom and justice, truth, and love.

So let your praise be sounding for kindness so abounding:

Hosanna to the Lord, for he fulfills God’s Word!