Author: John Chandler Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #13 (1926) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's bank the herald's cry
Announces that the Lord is nigh:
Come then and hearken, for he brings
Glad tidings from the King of kings.
2 Then cleansed be every breast from sin,
Make straight the way for God within,
And let us all our hearts prepare
For Christ to come and enter there.
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 Stretch forth Thy hand, to health restore,
And make us rise, to fall no more;
Once more upon Thy people shine,
And fill the world with love divine.
5 All praise, eternal Son, to Thee
Whose advent sets Thy people free,
Whom, with the Father, we adore,
And Holy Ghost, forevermore.
Amen. Topics: Church Year Advent; Advent, Third Sunday; Advent, Fourth Sunday; Sunday after New Year; The Day of John the Baptist; Doxologies; Names and Office of Christ Physician; Names and Office of Christ Refuge; Names and Office of Christ Reward; Names and Office of Christ Salvation Scripture: Isaiah 40:3 Languages: English Tune Title: MENDON
On Jordan's Banks the Herald's Cry