Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1808-76 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #12 (1986) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 ON Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
Announces that the Lord is nigh;
Come then and hearken, for he brings
Glad tidings of the King of kings.
2 Then cleansed be every Christian breast,
And furnished for so great a guest!
Yea, let us each 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 our souls must fade,
And wither like a flower decayed.
4 Stretch forth thine hand to heal our sore,
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 Spirit blest, for evermore. Amen. Topics: St. John the Baptist; The Christian Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER NEW
On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry