It was written by American Roman Catholic composer and teacher, Robert (Bob) Hurd
(b 1950).
The tune has a 3/4 time ligature, and is in a major key (unusual for an Advent hymn). The first few notes in the key of C are E E E E D C C C.
The song has five four-line verses, and a chorus which is usually sung after each 2nd verse (ie after verse 2 and 4). A rough outline is:
The tune has a 3/4 time ligature, and is in a major key (unusual for an Advent hymn). The first few notes in the key of C are E E E E D C C C.
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Examples
Original soundtrack
Solo singer with guitar backing
Solo singer with piano
Choir with piano
Lyrics
The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website.The song has five four-line verses, and a chorus which is usually sung after each 2nd verse (ie after verse 2 and 4). A rough outline is:
1. "Ready the way of the Lord, ..."
2. Let every valley be filled ...
Chorus:
Here is your God,
coming with your vindication.
Look and behold the saving power of God.
3. Desert and waste land will bloom ...
4. Those who are blind will then see ...
5. Strengthen the ones who are weak ...
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