Lutheran Hymnal: 006 - Ye Sons of Men, in Earnest

1 Ye sons of men, in earnest Prepare your hearts within; The wondrous Conqueror cometh, Whose power can save from sin, Whom God in grace alone Hath promised long to send us, To lighten and befriend us, And make His mercy known. 2 O set your ways in order When such a guest is nigh; Make plain the paths before Him That now deserted lie; Forsake what He doth hate, Exalt the lowly valleys, Bring down all pride and malice, And make the crooked straight. 3 The humble heart and lowly The Lord lifts up on high; The haughty heart in anguish ]Beneath His feet shall lie. The heart, sincere and right, That heeds God’s invitation And makes true preparation Is e’er the Lord’s delight. 4 Prepare my heart, Lord Jesus, Turn not from me aside, And grant 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 Thy glory show.