The Cyber Hymnal ‎#10752

10752. In Judah's Rugged Wilderness

1 In Judah’s rugged wilderness,
Where Jordan rolls his flood,
In manners strict, and rude in dress,
The holy Baptist stood.

2 And while upon the river’s side
The people thronged to hear,
"Repent," the sacred preacher cried;
"The heavenly kingdom’s near."

3 Now Jesus to the stream descends;
His feet the waters lave;
And o’er His head, that humbly bends,
The Baptist pours the wave.

4 When lo! a heavenly form appears,
Descending as a dove;
And wondrous sounds th’assembly hears,
Proclaiming from above—

5 "This is My well belovèd Son;
On Him My Spirit rests;
Now is His reign of grace begun;
Attend His high behests."

6 The sacred voice has reached our ear,
And still through distant lands
Shall sound, till all His name revere,
And honor His commands.

Text Information

• First Line: In Judah’s rugged wilderness
• Title: In Judah's Rugged Wilderness
• Author: T. Fletcher
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: The Halifax Selection of Hymns by R. Bell and J. C. Hoatson (Halifax: 1834)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: RICHMOND
• Composer: Thomas Haweis (1792)
• Meter: CM
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Public Domain