34. On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry

1 On Jordan's bank the Baptist'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;
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 flowers 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 sets thy people free,
whom with the Father we adore,
and Holy Ghost for evermore.

Text Information
First Line: On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749
Translator: John Chandler, 1808-1876 (alt.)
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Advent; Advent II: Year A; Advent II: Year B (7 more...)
Source: Altered by the compilers of Hymns Ancient and Modern
Tune Information
Name: WINCHESTER NEW
Key: B♭ Major



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