On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry
"I will come again." - John. 14:3
VERSE 1
On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
Announces that the Lord is nigh;
Come then hearken, for he brings
Glad tidings from the King of kings.
VERSE 2
Then cleans'd be every breast from sin;
Make straight the way of 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 we waste away;
Like flow'rs that wither and decay.
VERSE 4
Stretch forth thine hand, to heal our sore,
And make us rise to fall no more;
Once more upon thy people shine,
And fill the world with love divine.
VERSE 5
All praise, eternal Son, to thee,
Whose advent sets the people free,
Whom with the Father wer adore,
And Holy Ghost, for evermore.