Tune: Gonfalon Royal
(\'The royal banners forward go\')
Matthew 11 v.1-15 parts
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Jesus spoke of John Baptist, He
Said, \'What went you to desert see?
A reed shaken with a wind strong?
Or one clothed in flowing robes long?\'
Did you go a prophet to see?
Yes, I tell you a prophet he
Was, John the Baptist, and he more
Than a prophet he was for sure
For he that \'second Elijah\'
Was, messenger of God did stir
Sent before the face of the Lord
To prepare folk to hear His word
The Lord\'s way John prepared, and true
Among them all, that born of you
The human race, there none more great
Than John, his be the highest state
Yet even so, the least, whoe\'er
In God\'s kingdom, \'tis no compare
Such a one is greater than he
They are now saved eternally
Look up, take comfort, for you be
Included in His kingdom free
Where all confess Jesus, Lord He
Subject to Him, all bow the knee