Hymns to the Living God ‎#95

95. 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 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;
prepare we in our hearts 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 flow'rs 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 Ghost for evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: On Jordan's banks the Baptist's cry
• Title: On Jordan's Banks the Baptist's Cry
• Author: Charles Coffin (1736)
• Translator: John Chandler (1837)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2017
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Advent
• Notes: Suggested tune: PUER NOBIS, no. 44

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