Lyrics:

1. O Saints of Zion, hear the voice
Of Him from courts on high.
Prepare the pathway of the Lord;
His reign on earth is nigh.
Prepare the supper of the Lamb;
Invite the world to dine.
Behold, the mighty Bridegroom comes
In majesty divine.

2. Entreat the Lord in humble prayer
That all the sons of men
His righteous kingdom will receive
And shout the glad “amen.”
The sacred keys are now restored;
Declare the gospel plan.
Make known the wondrous words of truth
Revealed again to man.

3. Behold, the glory of the Lord
Sets Zion’s mount aglow,
For Zion is an ensign pure;
All nations to her flow.
O Saints of Zion, tread the paths
Your faithful fathers trod.
Lift up your hearts in gratitude
And serve the living God!

Text: Ed M. Rowe, 1878-1951. (c) 1948 IRI
Music: Robert P. Manookin, 1918-1997. (c) 1948 IRI

-History: (Source: Wikipedia)

Written By: Ed M Rowe

Music By: Robert P Manookin

Robert P. Manookin (1918–1997) was a Latter-day Saint composer.

Manookin studied under Frank W. Asper, Alexander Schreiner, B. Cecil Gates and J. Spencer Cornwall.

Manookin holds a masters degree from the University of Illinois and a doctorate from the University of Utah. He first moved to Utah County in 1952.

Several of Manookin’s works appeared in the 1985 English edition of the LDS hymnbook. Among these were “Thy Will, O Lord, Be Done” (words by Frank I. Kooyman) and “See The Mighty Priesthood Gathered” (words by Jean L. Kaberry). He also wrote the misic for Bruce R. McConkie‘s hymn “In an Upper Room” to be made into a hymn as well as Mabel Jones Gabbott‘s “The Risen Jesus in America”.

Manookin was a professor of music composition and theory at Brigham Young University. He also served as a member of the General Church Music Committee of the LDS Church as well as both chorister and pianist at both the ward and stake levels.

In 1980 Manookin served an LDS mission in New Zealand with his wife Helene.