Author: Charles Coffin; John Chandler Hymnal: Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church #2 (1917) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's bank the herald's cry
Announces that the Lord is nigh;
Awake and hearken, for he brings
Glad tidings from the King of kings.
2 Then cleansed be every breast from sin,
Make straight the way for God within,
And let 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 we waste away,
Like flowers that wither and decay.
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 All praise, eternal Son, to Thee
Whose Advent sets Thy people free,
Whom, with the Father, we adore,
And Holy Ghost for evermore.
Amen. Topics: The Church Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: ALSTONE
On Jordan's banks the herald's cry