Community of Christ Sings ‎#391

391. On Jordan's Banks the Baptist's Cry

1 On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
announces that the Lord is nigh;
awake and harken for he brings
glad tidings of the King of kings!

2 Then cleansed be every 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 Stretch forth your hand, our health restore,
and make us rise to fall no more;
O let your face upon us shine
and fill the world with love divine.

Text Information

• First Line: On Jordan's banks the Baptist's cry
• Title: On Jordan's Banks the Baptist's Cry
• Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749 (alt.)
• Meter: 8.8.8.8. (L.M.)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Matthew 3:1-12
  ;
  Mark 1:4-8
• Topic: Advent; Baptism; Jesus Christ: King; Human Love; Peace on Earth; Reconciliation; Sin

Tune Information

• Name: PUER NOBIS
• Adapter: Michael Praetorius, 1571-1621
• Meter: 8.8.8.8. (L.M.)
• Key: D Major
• Source: Trier manuscript, 15th c.