The Lord is Nigh! What a Blessing and Miracle! I Love This Song, On Jordan's Bank!

 

I love this song and message for Christmas, On Jordan's Bank, it talks about how the Lord is nigh and we are receiving the King of Kings and His forgiveness and love are so great! He is here to save all of mankind! What a blessing and miracle! God is great! Merry Christmas! I love the lyrics to this song! I especially like: "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. Enjoy the song as well at:

On Jordan's Bank on GodTube

"On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry" was written by the French priest and poet Charles Coffin as "Jordanis Oras Praevia" in 1736. It was translated by John Chandler in 1837.

On Jordan's Bank 

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.