FRANCONIA

Stanza Arc

The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Law to Gospel: repentance and removal of spiritual obstacles (stanzas 1-2) leading to joyful preparation and divine transformation (stanzas 3-4)

Associated Hymn Texts (3)

• Prepare the Royal Highway — Frans Mikael Franzén (1824)
• Speak O Lord Thy Servant Heareth — Karl Mauritz Bellman (1790)
• Hark! A Thrilling Voice is Sounding — Latin text attributed to Saint Ambrose (1150)

Set to This Tune in The Lutheran Hymnal (2)

• TLH 133 Within the Father's House
• TLH 302 The Savior Kindly Calls