
Author: Charles Coffin (1676-1749); John Chandler (1806-1876) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #103 (1998) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry 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.
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 doth thy people free;
whom with the Father we adore
and Holy Ghost for evermore. Topics: Advent; Baptism of Jesus; John, the Baptist Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11 Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER NEW
On Jordan's Bank, the Baptist's Cry