The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#13

13. On Jordan's Banks the Herald's Cry

1 On Jordan's bank the herald's cry
Announces that the Lord is nigh:
Come then and hearken, for he brings
Glad tidings from the King of kings.

2 Then cleansed be every breast from sin,
Make straight the way for God within,
And let us all our hearts prepare
For Christ to come and enter there.

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 Stretch forth Thy hand, to health restore,
And make us rise, to fall no more;
Once more upon Thy people shine,
And fill the world with love divine.

5 All praise, eternal Son, to Thee
Whose advent sets Thy people free,
Whom, with the Father, we adore,
And Holy Ghost, forevermore.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: On Jordan's banks the herald's cry
• Title: On Jordan's Banks the Herald's Cry
• Author: John Chandler (1837)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 40:3
  ;
  Matthew 3:3
  ;
  Mark 1:3
  ;
  John 1:23
• Topic: Church Year: Advent; Advent, Third Sunday; Advent, Fourth Sunday; Sunday after New Year; The Day of John the Baptist; Doxologies; Names and Office of Christ: Physician; Names and Office of Christ: Refuge; Names and Office of Christ: Reward; Names and Office of Christ: Salvation
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Chandler, Rev. John, b. 1806. Tr.

Tune Information

• Name: MENDON
• Arranger: Samuel Dyer (1828)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: German Melody
• Notes: Public Domain.