
Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1818-1876 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #527 (2000) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
announces that the Lord is nigh;
awake, and hearken, for he brings
glad tidings of the King of kings.
2 Then cleansed be ev'ry breath 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 flowe'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.
Topics: Advent; Year A Advent 2; Year B Advent 2; Year B Advent 3; Year C Advent 2 Scripture: Isaiah 40:7-9 Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER NEW
On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry