
Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1806-1876; Charles Winfred Douglas, 1867-1944 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #76 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 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 breast 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 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 doth thy people free;
whom with the Father we adore
and Holy Spirit evermore. Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER NEW
On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry