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On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry

Words and music by Charles Coffin · tr. John Chandler · 1736

Key of D · 120 BPM · 3/4 · Baptism,Father,Healing · Jn 1:19-23

Verse 1

On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry Announces
that the Lord is nigh; Come, then, and hearken,
for he brings Glad tidings from the King of kings!

Verse 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.

Verse 3

For Thou art our Salvation, Lord, Our Refuge,
and our great Reward. Without Thy grace our
souls must fade And wither like a flow'r decayed.

Verse 4

Stretch forth Thine hand, to heal our sore, And make us
rise and fall no more; Once more upon Thy
people shine, And fill the world with love divine.

Verse 5

To Him Who left the throne of Heav'n To save mankind,
kind, all praise be giv'n; Like praise be to the
Father done, And Holy Spirit, Three in One.

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