Together in Song ‎#270

270. On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry

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

2 Then cleansed be every heart 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 you are our salvation, Lord,
our refuge and our great reward;
without your grace we waste away
like flowers that wither and decay.

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

5 To him who left the throne of heaven
to free us all, let praise be given;
and praise be to the Father done,
and Holy Spirit, Three in One.

Text Information

• First Line: On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry
• Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749
• Translator: John Chandler, 1806-78 (alt.)
• Meter: 88.88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 40:1-9
  ;
  John 1:23
  ;
  Luke 3:1-6
  ;
  Mark 1:2-15
  ;
  Matthew 3:17
• Topic: Advent; Saints Days and Holy Days: St John the Baptist

Tune Information

• Name: WINCHESTER NEW
• Adapter: William Henry Havergal, 1793-1870
• Meter: 88.88
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Chorale in 'Musickalisches Hand-Buch', Hamburg, 1690