Full Lyrics
Verse 1
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
Verse 2
Then cleansed be every soul from sin
Make straight the way for God within
Prepare we in our hearts a home
Where such a mighty Guest may come
Verse 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
Verse 4
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
Verse 5
All praise eternal Son to thee
Whose advent doth thy people free
Whom with the Father we adore
And Holy Spirit evermore
