Water Baptism · Hymn 152 · 7.6.7.6.D

The voice that sound in desert

Preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. Luke 3:3

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1.

The voice that sound in desert

It’s the voice of watchman

Hark as the voice now calling

Calling for repentance

The voice as it was sounding

Art thou not now concern’d

And why, O brothers, sisters

Do you feel unconcern’d

2.

The kingdom is now at hand

The kingdom of our Lord

And those that wash their garments

Shall sit on royal throne

Why do you feel unconcern’d?

To the voice of watchman?

Which sound new to Thee clearly

Seeking for repentance

3.

The Abner and Pharpar stream

They may be clean water

But the command of cleans

Is in river Jordan

Throw all thy thoughts to one side

And do the will of God

Now descend into this stream

And wash and be thou clean

4.

What’s now keeping you waiting?

What can be your excuse

Behold the steam and Thy John

All things are now ready

You have argued for long time

Will you die with spirit?

Sinners hear the watchman’s voice

And come to repentance

Amen