Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Hymnal: The Faith We Sing #2089 (2001) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Lyrics: 1 Wild and lone the prophet's voice
echoes through the desert still,
calling us to make a choice,
bidding us to do God's will:
"Turn from sin and be baptized;
cleanse your heart and mind and soul.
Quitting all the sin you prized,
yield your life to God's control.
2 "Bear the fruit repentance sows:
lives of justice, truth, and love.
Trust no other claim than those;
set your heart on things above.
Soon the Lord will come in power,
burning clean the threshing floor:
then will flames the chaff devour;
wheat alone shall fill God's store."
3 With such preaching stark and bold
John proclaimed salvation near,
and his timeless warnings hold
words of hope to all who hear.
So we dare to journey on,
led by faith through ways untrod,
till we come at last like John -
to behold the Lamb of God. Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ Christ's Promised Coming Scripture: Matthew 3 Languages: English Tune Title: LA GRANGE (White)
Wild and Lone the Prophet's Voice