Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1806-1876; Unknown Hymnal: Catholic Book of Worship III #351 (1994) Scripture: Matthew 4:1-16 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 Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER NEW
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