Tune: Winchester New
('On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry')
Luke 3 v.10-15
For St John Baptist's Day: June 24.
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At Jordan John Baptist did preach
He did unto each soul there reach
Preached repentance for forgiveness
Of sins which Christ grants unto us
The people asked, What shall we do?
And John replied, I say to you
Who has two coats, let them then give
To they who have none, so do live
And if having food it do share
With the hungry, show loving care
Tax collectors said, What shall we
Do? We here appeal unto you
John said, Collect no more than be
Right and correct, so not greedy
To extort, but live fair and clear
Knowing that God's kingdom is near
Soldiers said, And what shall we do?
John said, Do no violence, not you
Neither accuse any falsely
And content with your wages be
John said, I am not the Christ, see
But He will appear here shortly
Repent and be baptised, prepare
So in His true life you shall share
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: June 24th, 2024 01:17
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Comments5
I could also be said to be getting ready for Ch..... as it's an Advent hymn in the video! lol.
John appears to be a bit of a Marxist.......
Thanks D. I don't know much about Marxism.
It's like a gateway drug...
Thanks 2.
Good one Orchi but it is nowhere near Ch.....!!!!
Thanks Gold. I'm thinking about it - Advent precedes Ch......! heehee.
Wow impressive writing!! And great message
Thanks N. If we can adapt John's messages for today, e.g. here literally - you got two coats? We might need two ourselves in Winter, but that don't help someone with no coats at all. Doh!
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