The Voice of Praise ‎#481

481. Meekly in Jordan's holy stream

1 Meekly in Jordan's holy stream
The great Redeemer bowed;
Bright was the glory's sacred beam
That hushed the wondering crowd.

2 Thus God descended to approve
The deed that Christ had done;
Thus came the emblematic Dove,
And hovered o'er the Son.

3 So, blessed Spirit, come to-day
To our baptismal scene:
Let thoughts of earth be far away,
And every mind serene.

5 This day we give to holy joy;
This day to heaven belongs:
Raised to new life, we will employ
In melody our tongues.

Text Information

• First Line: Meekly in Jordan's holy stream
• Author: S. F. Smith
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Topic: The Christian Church: Baptism; The Emblematic Dove

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