On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry Lyrics (Traditional Hymn)
On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry
Traditional Hymn

Lyrics Details

Download the PDF Chord Charts for On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry by Traditional Hymn, from the album Open Hymnal.

SongID 8181
Language English
Album Open Hymnal
Artists Traditional Hymn
Authors Charles Coffin
InstrumentsGuitar, Ukelele, Piano
File TypePDF
Pages
Available Keys A, Ab, B, Bb, C, C#, D, Db, E, Eb, F, F#, G, G#, Gb, Numbers, Numerals
ThemeAdvent, Almighty, Cleanse, Father, Grace, Healing, Holiness, Holy Spirit, Home, Hymn, Kingship, Love, Praise, Refuge, Salvation, Sin, Spirit, Throne, Traditional, Gladness, Divinity

Lyrics

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, all praise be giv'n; Like praise be to the Father done, and Holy Spirit, Three in One....

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