Author: Henry Alford Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #2318 Meter: 7.5.7.5 Lyrics: 1. Herald, in the wilderness,
Breaking up the road,
Sinking mountains, raising plains,
For the path of God;
2. Prophet, to the multitudes
Calling to repent,
In the way of righteousness
Unto Israel sent;
3. Messenger, God’s chosen one
Foremost to proclaim,
Proffered titles passing by,
Pointing to the Lamb.
4. Captive, for the word of truth
Boldly witnessing;
Then in Herod’s dungeon cave,
Faint and languishing;
5. Martyr, sacrificed to sin
At that feast of shame;
As his life foreshowed the Lord,
In his death the same—
6. Holy Jesus, when He heard,
Went apart to pray:
Thus may we our lesson take
From his saint today. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. NICHOLAS (Hoyte)
Herald, in the Wilderness