Common Praise (1998) ‎#103

103. On Jordan's Bank, the Baptist's Cry

1 On Jordan's bank, the Baptist's cry
announces that the Lord is nigh;
awake and hearken, for he brings
glad tidings of the King of kings.

2 Then cleansed be every breast from sin;
make straight the way for God within.
Prepare we in our hearts a home,
where such a mighty guest may come.

3 For thou art our salvation, Lord,
our refuge and our great reward;
without thy grace we waste away,
like flowers that wither and decay.

4 To heal the sick stretch out thine hand,
and bid the fallen sinner stand;
shine forth, and let thy light restore
earth's own true loveliness once more.

5 All praise, eternal Son, to thee
whose advent doth thy people free;
whom with the Father we adore
and Holy Ghost for evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
• Title: On Jordan's Bank, the Baptist's Cry
• Author: Charles Coffin (1676-1749)
• Translator: John Chandler (1806-1876) (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 40:1-11
  ;
  Matthew 3:1-12
  ;
  Luke 3:1-18
  ;
  Luke 4:14-21
• Topic: Advent; Baptism of Jesus; John, the Baptist

Tune Information

• Name: WINCHESTER NEW
• Harmonizer: William Henry Monk (1823-1889) (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Source: Musicalishes Hand-Buch, Hamburg, 1690