On Jordan’s bank the Baptist cry

1.

On Jordan’s bank the Baptist cry

Announce that the Lord is nigh

Come then and hearken, for he brings

Glad tidings from the King of kings

2.

Then cleans’d be every breast from sin;

Make straight the way for God within

Prepare we in our hearts a home

Where such a might Guest may come

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

4.

Stretch forth thine hand, to heal our sore

And make us rich to fall no more

Once more upon thy people shine

And fill the world with love divine

5.

All praise, eternal Son, to Thee

Whose advent sets thy people free

Whom with the Father we adore

And Holy Ghost, for evermore