For the most part, I'm not from a hymn-singing generation or church. Neither do I "celebrate" Christmas like many do by following the tradition of Advent. However, this song's lyrics hit me as I read it on someone else's blog, and thought that it really should be repeated for others (oh so many who read this) to enjoy and meditate on; to prepare your heart for Jesus and the Christmas season!
On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry
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!
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.
For Thou art our Salvation, Lord,
Our Refuge, and our great Reward.
Without Thy grace our souls must fade
And wither like a flower decayed.
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.
To Him Who left the throne of Heaven
To save mankind, all praise be given;
Like praise be to the Father done,
And Holy Spirit, Three in One.
- Charles Coffin, words
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