Psalms and Hymns to the Living God ‎#213

213. On Jordan's Banks 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 flow'rs 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
• Title: On Jordan's Banks the Baptist's Cry
• Author: Charles Coffin (1736)
• Translator: John Chandler (1837)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2023
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Advent

Tune Information

• Name: PUER NOBIS
• Adapter: Michael Praetorius (1609)
• Meter: LM
• Key: D Major
• Source: Trier manuscript, 15th cent.