Lyrics

Verse 1
In the wilderness, a voice cries out, by Jordan’s flowing stream,
John the Baptist lifts his fervent call, to wake the soul’s deep dream.
“Repent ye now, for heaven’s near, the Kingdom’s at the door!
Make straight the path, the Lord shall come, His glory to restore!”
Chorus
Prepare the way, prepare the way, the Messiah’s coming soon!
Clear the heart of every sin, beneath the heavens’ moon!
The Lamb of God shall cleanse the soul, His fire shall purify,
Hallelujah, prepare the way, for Jesus draweth nigh!
Verse 2
The crooked paths, He’ll make them straight, the valleys lifted high,
The mountains low, the rough places plain, His glory fills the sky.
“Bring forth good fruit,” John boldly cries, “or judgment shall descend!
The Mightier One with Spirit comes, His Kingdom without end!”
Chorus
Prepare the way, prepare the way, the Messiah’s coming soon!
Clear the heart of every sin, beneath the heavens’ moon!
The Lamb of God shall cleanse the soul, His fire shall purify,
Hallelujah, prepare the way, for Jesus draweth nigh!
Bridge
The axe is laid unto the root, the chaff He’ll burn away!
Turn to the Lord with contrite hearts, and walk His holy way!
Oh, shout the news, the King is near, His gospel shall abide!
Chorus
Prepare the way, prepare the way, the Messiah’s coming soon!
Clear the heart of every sin, beneath the heavens’ moon!
The Lamb of God shall cleanse the soul, His fire shall purify,
Hallelujah, prepare the way, for Jesus draweth nigh!
Outro
Prepare ye, prepare ye… the Lord is drawing nigh!
Hallelujah, lift His Name… forever glorified!