Hymnal: Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs
Date: 1843
Compiler: A Campbell/ W Scott/ B W Stone/ J T Johnson
Publisher/Printer: A Campbell
First Line: Upon the banks of Jordan stood
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Meter: CM
Tune: Mount Nebo
Hymn Number: Song 149 (part I)
Page Number: 220 (part I), click to see hymnal pages
LyicsUPON the banks of Jordan stood
The great reformer, John,
And pointed to the Lamb of God,
The long expected one.
He loud proclaim'd the coming reign,
And told them to reform;
If they God's favor would obtain,
And shun the gath'ring storm.
He bade all those who would repent,
Forthwith to be immers'd,
Assuring them that God had sent
The message he rehears'd.
Forsake your sins, the Baptist said,
That you may be forgiv'n;
Forsake them now, and be immers'd,
For near's the reign of heav'n.
Thus did the man of God prepare
A people for the Lord;
To him did all the Jews repair,
Who trusted in his word.
But now the reign of God has come,
That reign of grace below,
And Jesus reigns upon God's throne,
Remission to bestow.
He bids all nations look to him,
As Prince of Life and Peace;
And offers pardon to all them
Who now accept his grace.