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On Jordan's Bank

Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1806-1876 Hymnal: Gather Comprehensive #322 (1994) Meter: 8.8.8.8 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 hearken, for he brings Glad tidings of the King of kings. 2 Then cleansed be every life from sin; Make straight the way for God within, And let each heart prepare a home Where such a mighty guest may come. 3 For you are our salvation, Lord, Our refuge, and our great reward; Without your grace we waste away Like flow'rs that wither and decay. 4 To heal the sick stretch out your hand, And bid the fallen sinner stand; Shine forth, and let your light restore Earth's own true loveliness once more. 5 All praise the Son eternally, Whose advent set his people free; Whom with the Father we adore And Spirit blest for evermore. Topics: Seasons and Feasts Baptism of the Lord Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
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On Jordan's Bank

Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1806-1876 Hymnal: One in Faith #349 (2015) Meter: 8.8.8.8 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 ev'ry heart from sin; Make straight the way for God within, And let each heart prepare a home Where such a mighty guest may come. 3 For you are our salvation, Lord, Our refuge and our great reward; Without your grace we waste away Like flow'rs that wither and decay. 4 To heal the sick, stretch out your hand, And bid the fallen sinner stand; Shine forth and let your light restore Earth's own true loveliness once more. 5 To God the Son all glory be, Whose advent set your people free; Whom with the Father we adore, And Holy Spirit, evermore. Topics: Advent Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER NEW
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On Jordan's Bank

Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1806-1876; Unknown Hymnal: Catholic Book of Worship III #351 (1994) 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 ev'ry life from sin; Make straight the way for God within, And let us all our hearts prepare For Christ to come and enter there. 3 We hail you as our Savior, Lord, Our refuge and our great reward; Without your grace we waste away Like flow'rs that wither and decay. 4 Stretch forth your hand, our health restore, And make us rise to fall no more; O, let your face upon us shine And fill the world with love divine. Topics: Advent; Baptism of the Lord; Healing; John the Baptist; Mercy of God; New Life/New Creation Scripture: Matthew 3 Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER NEW
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On Jordan's Bank

Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1806-1876 Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #356 (1986) Meter: 8.8.8.8 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 hearken, for he brings Glad tidings of the King of kings. 2 Then cleansed be every life from sin; Make straight the way for God within, And let each heart prepare a home Where such a mighty guest may come. 3 For you are our salvation, Lord, Our refuge, and our great reward; Without your grace we waste away Like flowers that wither and decay. 4 To heal the sick stretch out your hand, And bid the fallen sinner stand; Shine forth, and let your light restore Earth's own true loveliness once more. 5 All praise the Son eternally, Whose advent sets his people free; Whom with the Father we adore And Spirit blest for evermore. Topics: Advent 2, Year A; Advent 2, Year B; Advent 2, Year C; Advent 3, Year B; Advent 3, Year C; Advent; Baptism of the Lord; Freedom; Grace; Healing; Light; Repentance Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5 Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER NEW
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On Jordan's Bank

Author: John Chandler, 1806-1876; Charles Coffin, 1676-1749 Hymnal: Worship (4th ed.) #392 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8 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 ev'ry life from sin; Make straight the way for God within, And let each heart prepare a home Where such a mighty guest may come. 3 For you are our salvation, Lord, Our refuge, and our great reward; Without your grace we waste away Like flow'rs that wither and decay. 4 To heal the sick stretch out your hand, And bid the fallen sinner stand; Shine forth and let your light restore Earth's own true loveliness once more. 5 All praise to you, eternal Son, Whose advent has our freedom won, Whom with the Father we adore, And Holy Spirit, evermore. Topics: Advent; Advent III B; Advent III C; Advent II A Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER NEW
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On Jordan's Bank

Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1806-1876 Hymnal: RitualSong #490 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 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 heart from sin; Make straight the way for God within, And let each heart prepare a home Where such a mighty guest may come. 3 For you are our salvation, Lord, Our refuge, and our great reward; Without your grace we waste away Like flow'rs that wither and decay. 4 To heal the sick stretch out your hand, And bid the fallen sinner stand; Shine forth, and let your light restore Earth's own true loveliness once more. 5 All praise the Son eternally, Whose advent sets his people free; Whom with the Father we adore And Spirit blest for evermore. Topics: Advent; Advent 2 Year A; Advent 2 Year B; Advent 2 Year C; Advent 3 Year B; Advent 3 Year C; Baptism of the Lord; Ecumenism; Forgiveness; Freedom; Grace; Healing; John the Baptist; Light; Repentance Scripture: Acts 10:37 Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER NEW
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On Jordan's Bank

Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1806-1876 Hymnal: RitualSong (2nd ed.) #503 (2016) Meter: 8.8.8.8 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 ev'ry life from sin; Make straight the way for God within, And let each heart prepare a home Where such a mighty guest may come. 3 For you are our salvation, Lord, Our refuge, and our great reward; Without your grace we waste away Like flow'rs that wither and decay. 4 To heal the sick stretch out your hand, And bid the fallen sinner stand; Shine forth and let your light restore Earth's own true loveliness once more. 5 All praise to you, eternal Son, Whose advent has our freedom won, Whom with the Father we adore, And Holy Spirit, evermore. Topics: Advent Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER NEW
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On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry

Author: C. Coffin (1676-1749); J. Chandler (1806-1876) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #601 (1987) Topics: God's Church Doxology, Glory to God; Advent 3 The Forerunner Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER NEW
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On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry

Author: J. Chandler Hymnal: The Church Service Book #H30 (1906) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Daily Prayer Advent Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER NEW
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On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry

Author: J. Chandler; Anon. Hymnal: In Excelsis #a225 (1900) Languages: English
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