1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

2 As it is written in Isaiah, the prophet, Lo! I send mine angel before thy face, that shall make thy way ready before thee.

3 The voice of a crier in desert, Make ye ready the way of the Lord, make ye his paths right. [The voice of one crying in desert, Make ye ready the way of the Lord, make ye his paths rightful.]