The Hymnal 1982 ‎#76

76. On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry

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.

Text Information

• First Line: On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
• Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749
• Translator: John Chandler, 1806-1876
• Translator: Charles Winfred Douglas, 1867-1944
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985

Tune Information

• Name: WINCHESTER NEW
• Harmonizer: William Henry Monk, 1823-1889 (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Key: B♭ Major