Hymnal ‎#12

12. On Jordan's banks the Baptist's cry

1 On Jordan's banks 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 banks the Baptist's cry
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1874
• Topic: The Christian Year: Advent
• Notes: Public Domain.

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