Tune: Winchester New
('On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry')
Matthew 3 v.1-12 parts
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John the Baptist did come preaching
In Judea's desert did bring
Message of salvation, Repent
Ready for the Lord your intent
Repent, for the kingdom is near
Kingdom of heaven, godly fear
Have, for John he by the prophet
Isaiah was spoken, true yet
For he one crying, wilderness
His location, the Lord would bless
Those who prepare His way, make straight
His path, He comes, shall not be late
John's clothing was of camel's hair
Locusts, wild honey, was his fare
They of Jerusalem, Judea
Went to the Jordan him to hear
And to be baptised of him there
Confessing their sins, they did share
In repenting, then Christ, Day-Star
Would baptise with [the] Spirit and fire
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: December 31st, 2018 03:16
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.8.8.8. metre. Getting in another Advent theme. Am I too late? Unprepared?!
- Category: Spiritual
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Comments3
Another great one to see the year out.
Thanks M.
maybe you are very early..... very, very early...
Thanks N. In that case - Happy Easter to ya, in case I forget later!
Good one once more Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
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