321: On Jordan's Bank


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 life from sin;
Make straight the way for God within,
And let each heart prepare 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 flow'rs 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 All praise the Son eternally,
Whose advent set his people free;
Whom with the Father we adore
And Spirit blest for evermore.

Text information
First Line:On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
Title:On Jordan's Bank
Latin Title:Jordanis oras praevia
Author:Charles Coffin
Translator:John Chandler
Meter:LM
Scripture:Isaiah 40:3-5; Malachi 3:1; Matthew 3:3; Mark 1:3; Luke 3:4; Luke 3:4-6; John 1:15-28; Acts 10:37
Topic:Seasons and Feasts | Advent; Seasons and Feasts | Baptism of the Lord; Ecumenism; Forgiveness; Freedom; Grace; Healing; Light
Language:English
Tune information
Tune name:WINCHESTER NEW
Meter:LM
Key:B♭ Major
Source:Musikalisches Handbuch, Hamburg, 1690 (adapt.)

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