Author: John Chandler, 1806 - 76; Charles Coffin, 1676 - 1749 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #4 (1958) Hymnal Title: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's banks 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;
And let us all our hearts prepare
For Christ to come and enter there. A-men.
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, for evermore.
Amen. Topics: The Church Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: ALSTONE
On Jordan's banks the Baptist's cry