
Author: John Chandler; Charles Coffin Hymnal: Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes #208 (1899) Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's bank the Herald's cry
Announces that the Lord is nigh:
Come then and harken, for he brings
Glad tidings of the King of king.
2 Then cleansed be every breast from sin,
Make straight the way for God within,
And let us all 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 life must fade,
And wither like a flower decayed.
4 Stretch forth Thy hand, to health restore,
And make us rise, to fall no more:
Once more upon Thy people shine,
And fill the world with love divine.
5 To Him who left the throne of heaven
To save mankind, all praise be given,
Like praise be to the Father done,
And Holy Spirit Three in One.
Amen. Topics: Advent; Christ First Advent; Christ King; Christ Physician; Christ Refuge; John The Forerunner; Repentance Languages: English Tune Title: ALSTONE
On Jordan's banks the Herald's cry