1. On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry
A Collection of Lutheran Music
‘Lutheran Worship’ Edition
Hymn #14
On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry
Text: Charles Coffin,
PUER NOBIS
Tune: Michael Prätorius,
PowerPoint Production © 2009 Donald L. Vossler

2. #14 - On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry
Announces that the Lord is nigh;
Awake and hearken, for he brings
Glad tidings of the King of kings!

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[2] Then cleansed be ev'ry life from sin;
Make straight the way for God within,
And let us all our hearts prepare
For Christ to come and enter there.

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[3] We hail you as our Savior, Lord,
Our refuge and our great reward;
Without your grace we waste away
Like flow'rs that wither and decay.

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[4] Stretch forth your
hand, our health restore,
And make us rise to fall no more;
Oh, let your face upon us shine
And fill the world with love divine.

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[5] All praise to you, eternal Son,
Whose advent has our freedom won,
Whom with the Father we adore,
And Holy Spirit, evermore.

7. A Collection of Lutheran Music
Text: Public Domain
Tune: Public Domain
PowerPoint Production © 2009 Donald L. Vossler