126. On Jordan's bank

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 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 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 set thy people free,
whom, with the Father, we adore,
snd Holy Spirit, evermore.

Text Information
First Line: On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
Title: On Jordan's bank
Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749
Translator: John Chandler, 1806-1876
Meter: 8 8 8 8 LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 1997
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Church Year: Advent; Freedom / Liberation; Healing / Health (5 more...)
Source: Latin
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: WINCHESTER NEW
Arranger: William Henry Havergal, 1793-1870
Meter: 8 8 8 8 LM
Key: B♭ Major
Source: Musik Handbuch, Hamburg 1690
Copyright: Public Domain



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