359. Heralds of Christ

1 Heralds of Christ, who bear the King's commands,
Immortal tidings in your mortal hands,
Pass on and carry swift the news ye bring;
Make straight, make straight the highway of the King.

2 Through desert ways, dark fen, and deep morass,
Through jungles, raging seas, and mountain pass,
Build ye the road, and falter not, nor stay;
In every land prepare the King's highway.

3 Where once the twisting trail in darkness wound
Let marching feet and joyous song resound,
Where burn the funeral pyres, let children sing,
Make straight, make straight the highway of the King.

4 Lord, give us faith and strength the road to build,
To see the promise of the day fulfilled,
When war shall be no more and strife shall cease
Upon the highway of the Prince of Peace.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Heralds of Christ, who bear the King's command
Title: Heralds of Christ
Author: Laura S. Copenhaver (1868-1940) (1894)
Meter: 10. 10. 10. 10.
Publication Date: 1957
Scripture:
Copyright: Words used by permission of United Lutheran Church Women.
Tune Information
Name: NATIONAL HYMN
Composer: George W. Warren (1892)
Meter: 10. 10. 10. 10.
Key: E♭ Major



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