Common Praise ‎#34

34. 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 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;
prepare we in our hearts a home,
where such a mighty guest may come.

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

5 All praise, eternal Son, to thee
whose advent sets thy people free,
whom with the Father we adore,
and Holy Ghost for evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
• Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749
• Translator: John Chandler, 1808-1876 (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Acts 4:30
  ;
  Daniel 4:34
  ;
  Ephesians 3:17
  ;
  Genesis 15:1
  ;
  John 3:16
  ;
  Luke 1:76-79
  ;
  Matthew 3:1-2
• Topic: Advent; Advent II: Year A; Advent II: Year B; Advent II: Year C; Advent III: Year A; Advent III: Year B; Baptism of Christ: Year A; Baptism of Christ: Year B; Baptism of Christ: Year C; Proper 20: Year A
• Source: Altered by the compilers of Hymns Ancient and Modern

Tune Information

• Name: WINCHESTER NEW
• Key: B♭ Major