Worship and Rejoice ‎#156

156. 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 listen for he brings
glad tidings of the King of kings.

2 Let every heart be cleansed from sin,
make straight the way for God within,
and so prepare to be the 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 make the fallen sinner stand;
shine out, and let your light restore
earth's own true loveliness once more.

5 To you, O Christ, all praises be,
whose advent set your people free;
whom with the Father we adore
and Holy Spirit evermore!

Text Information

• First Line: On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
• Title: On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry
• Translator: John Chandler, 1806-1876
• Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2003
• Scripture:
  Luke 4:18
  ;
  Isaiah 61:1-3
  ;
  John 9:5
  ;
  Luke 2:76-79
  ;
  Isaiah 40:3
  ;
  John 8:32-36
  ;
  Luke 1:17
  ;
  Genesis 15:1
  ;
  John 1:28
  ;
  Mark 1:1-8
  ;
  John 1:9
  ;
  Matthew 5:16
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: PUER NOBIS
• Adapter: Michael Praetorius, 1571-1621
• Harmonizer: George R. Woodward, 1848-1934
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Public Domain