Lutheran Service Book ‎#344

344. 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 of the King of kings!

2 Then cleansed be ev'ry life from sin;
Make straight the way for God within,
And let us all our hearts prepare
For Christ to come and enter there.

3 We hail Thee as our Savior, Lord,
Our refuge and our great reward;
Without Thy grace we waste away
Like flow'rs that wither and decay.

4 Lay on the sick Thy healing hand
And make the fallen strong to stand;
Show us the glory of Thy face
Till beauty springs in ev'ry place.

5 All praise, eternal Son, to Thee
Whose advent sets Thy people free.
Whom with the Father we adore
And Holy Spirit evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
• Title: On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry
• Alterer: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Matthew 3:1-6
  ;
  Isaiah 40:3
• Source: Tr. composite

Tune Information

• Name: PUER NOBIS
• Adapter: Michael Praetorius, 1571-1621
• Arranger: George R. Woodward, 1848-1934
• Meter: L M
• Key: D Major