Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1806-1876 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #126 (1997) Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8 First Line: On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry Lyrics: 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. Topics: Church Year Advent; Freedom / Liberation; Healing / Health; Hymns with Doxologies; Jesus Christ Kingship / Reign; Processionals; Repentance; Salvation Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER NEW
On Jordan's bank