This section of “God of Surprises” by Michael Herry has songs designed for specific liturgical purposes. You may find uses outside what he suggests, but you can be at least sure they are all going to fit into the mass for which they are designed.
This is an Advent song for any cycle and especially for the second Sunday. He sources John the Baptist and Isaiah.
As with all this music, it can now be freely downloaded from Marist Music. All the songs also have a link to his version of the song.
As usual, I have made a backing to help us learn the song.
1 Repent for the kingdom of God is at hand;
Prepare a way for the Lord.
Hear a voice drying out in the wilderness,
“Make straight a path for the Lord, a path for the Lord.”
2 He carries a winnowing fan in his hand
In judgment over the earth.
He will gather the wheat and scatter the chaff
In a fire that will never go out, will never go out.
3 So listen again to the voice heard within,
To the challenging call of your God!
Turn away from sin and renew your lives,
Through the saving power of Christ, the power of Christ.
ⓒ 2008 Michael Herry
It’s probably just me, but the minor key and the threat of judgment, give this song a “Nick Cave” vibe.