Tune: Winchester New
(\'On Jordan\'s bank the Baptist\'s cry\')
Luke 7 v.24-28
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When you John Baptist went to see
Jesus asked the people, so be
What went you to desert to see
A redd shaken by wind freely?
Or to see one in soft raiment?
When you went was this your intent?
Behold, they who are dressed richly
They found in kings\' palaces be
Or went you for prophet to see?
Yes, John Baptist a prophet he
And much more than a prophet for
He be my messenger for sure
As Isaiah of old did say
Behold, I send him you this day
Before Christ comes, he shall prepare
His way, then you shall see Christ there
Foe among those born of women
No greater prophet than John then
But who in God\'s kingdom least be
It true, such is greater than he