Ready the way of the lord lyrics

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A contemporary piece based on Isaiah 40, Ready the Way is a tremendously versatile addition to your library! Small and large choirs alike will find the harmonies immensely approachable, and additional parts — for Solo Instruments in C, Bb, and Eb and for drums — make it great for a youth band, or for any configuration of accompaniment you choose.

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3rd Sunday of Advent, Year A (Dec 15, 2019)

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2nd Sunday of Advent, Year B (Dec 6, 2020)

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3rd Sunday of Advent, Year B (Dec 13, 2020)

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1st Sunday of Advent, Year C (Nov 28, 2021)

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2nd Sunday of Advent, Year C (Dec 5, 2021)

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3rd Sunday of Advent, Year C (Dec 12, 2021)

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4th Sunday of Advent, Year C (Dec 19, 2021)

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Song Title "Ready the Way"
Category "Advent"
Music by Curtis Stephan

Refrain 1
D                       G/B              A
Ready the way, ready the way
D/F#            G             Asus4
ready the way of the Lord.
                    D   G/B             A
Ready the way, ready the way,
A# 7           Bm Asus4      D
ready the way of the Lord.

Refrain 2
Asus4          D     G/B              A
Ready the way, ready the way
D/F#            G             Asus4
ready the way of the Lord.
                    D   G/B             A
Ready the way, ready the way,
A# 7           Bm Asus4      D     Asus4
ready the way of the Lord.

Verse 1
D              G/B         A
Make straight the road,
D/F#          G                                        Asus4
raise the valleys, and mountains make low.
                    D                  A# 7              Bm
Turning from sin, let the broken be whole,
     D/F#            G    Asus4     D
and ready the way of the Lord.

Refrain 3
D                       G/B              A
Ready the way, ready the way
D/F#            G             Asus4
ready the way of the Lord.
                    D   G/B             A
Ready the way, ready the way,
A# 7           Bm Asus4      D
ready the way of the Lord.

Verse 2 
D          G/B        A
As we wait for you, 
D/F#                      G                         Asus4
give us the strength to walk in your truth,
                      D  A# 7          Bm
so we may love more like you
        D/F#         G      Asus4    D
and ready the way for you, Lord.

Refrain 4
D                       G/B              A
Ready the way, ready the way
D/F#            G             Asus4
ready the way of the Lord.
                    D   G/B             A
Ready the way, ready the way,
A# 7           Bm Asus4      D
ready the way of the Lord.

Verse 3 

D          G/B      A

Let us see your face

D/F#             G                    Asus4

in our hearts we prepare a place.

                                 D         A# 7             Bm

Come bring this world your mercy and grace,

            D/F#           G   Asus4     D

as we ready the way for you, Lord.

Refrain 5
D                       G/B              A
Ready the way, ready the way
D/F#            G             Asus4
ready the way of the Lord.
                    D   G/B             A
Ready the way, ready the way,
A# 7           Bm Asus4      D
ready the way of the Lord.



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Ready the way of the lord lyrics