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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, 1676-1749
• Translator: John Chandler, 1806-1876
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1994
• 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

Tune Information

• Name: WINCHESTER NEW
• Meter: LM
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Musikalisches Handbuch, Hamburg, 1690 (adapt.)