Church Hymn Book ‎#XXIX

XXIX. When Jesus unto Jordan came

1 When Jesus unto Jordan came,
And was baptiz'd by John:
There it was prov'd he was the same
Who should for sin attone.

2 He was baptiz'd, but not as they
Who are of sinful race:
He had no sin to wash away,
To make him heir of grace.

3 Repentance sure he needed not,
His life was pure indeed:
And he had neither stain or spot
Of which he need be freed.

4 Why then did he there to attend,
And why was he baptiz'd?
It was to answer that great end,
For which it was devis'd;

5 This was the ordinance alone
Which was for to ordain:
That great High Priest who should attone
For all the guilt of men.

Text Information

• First Line: When Jesus unto Jordan came
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1816
• Scripture:
  Matthew 3:13-17
  ;
  Psalm 110
• Topic: First Sunday after New Year

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