On Jordan's bank

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(one verse introduction)

On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
announces that the Lord is night;
awake and harken, for he brings
glad tidings of the King of kings.

Then cleansed be every breast from sin;
make straight the way for god winthin,
and let each heart prepare a home
where such a mighty guest may come.

For thou art our salvation, Lord,
our refuge, and our great reward;
without thy grace we waste away
like flowers that wither and decay.

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.

All praise, eternal Son, to thee,
whose advent doth thy people free;
whom with the Father we adore
and Holy Spirit evermore.

Music: Winchester New (17thC)
Words: Charles Coffin (18thC)
Sequence: Dall Forsythe, Church of St. John the Evangelist