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Author of the Lyrics
The author of the beautiful
words of the "A Voice in the Wilderness" lyrics, James Lewis Milligan (February 1, 1876-May 1, 1961),
was born in Liverpool, England and
achieved fame as a Methodist lay minister, poet and hymn writer.
Composer of Hymn Music
The composer of the
music that accompanies the
words of "A Voice in the Wilderness", Francis Donaldson Heins (February 19, 1878-January 1, 1949),
was born in Herefordshire, England and
became famous as a conductor, music teacher, musician and composer.
Information about the
Hymn
Title of Hymn: A Voice in the Wilderness
Author of Lyrics (Hymnist): James Lewis Milligan (February 1, 1876
to May 1, 1961)
Nationality of Author:
English
Translator of the Hymn
lyrics: N/A This version of the hymn remains in Latin
Name of Composer of Music: Francis Donaldson Heins (February 19, 1878 to
January 1, 1949)
Hymn Category: Christian Songs
First Line of Hymn: "There's a voice in the wilderness crying, A call from the ways untrod"
First Publication Date:
1922 |
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A Voice in the Wilderness Lyrics
There's a voice in the wilderness crying,
A call from the ways untrod:
Prepare in the desert a highway,
A highway for our God!
The valleys shall be exalted,
The lofty hills brought low;
Make straight all the crooked places,
Where the Lord our God may go!
O Zion, that bringest good tidings,
Get thee up to the heights and sing!
Proclaim to a desolate people
The coming of their king.
Like the flowers of the field they perish,
The works of men decay,
The power and pomp of nations
Shall pass like a dream away.
But the word of our God endureth,
The arm of the Lord is strong;
He stands in the midst of nations,
And He will right the wrong.
He shall feed His flock like a shepherd,
And fold the lambs to His breast;
In pastures of peace He'll lead them,
And give to the weary rest.
There's a voice in the wilderness crying,
A call from the ways untrod:
Prepare in the desert a highway,
A highway for our God!
The valleys shall be exalted,
The lofty hills brought low;
Make straight all the crooked places,
Where the Lord our God may go!
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