Ye Sons of Men, Oh, Hearken

Ye sons of men, oh, hearken: Your heart and mind prepare, To hail the almighty Savior, O sinners, be your care. He who of grace alone Our Life and Light was given, The promised Lord from heaven, Unto our world is shown. 2. Prepare the way before Him; Prepare for Him the best, Cast out whate'er offendeth This great, this heavenly Guest Make straight, make plain, the way: The lowly valleys raising The heights of pride abasing. His path all even lay.

3. The humble heart and lowly God lifteth up on high: Beneath His feet in anguish The haughty soul shall lie. The heart, sincere and right, That heeds God's invitation And makes true preparation, It is the Lord's delight. 4. Prepare my heart, Lord Jesus, Turn not from me aside, And grand that I receive Thee This blessed Advent-tide. From stall and manger low Come Thou to dwell within me; Loud praises will I sing Thee And forth glory show.