On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
An-noun-ces that the Lord is nigh;
A-wake and lis-ten, for he brings
Glad tid-ings of the King of Kings.

Then cleansed be ev'ry Christian breast
And furnished for so great a guest;
O let us each our hearts prepare
For Christ to come and enter there.

For You are our salvation, Lord,
Our refuge and our great reward;
Once more upon your people shine
And fill the world with love divine.