Tune: Merton
('Hark, a herald [or thrilling] voice is sounding')
Matthew 3 v.1-6
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John the Baptist he came preaching
Judah's wilderness reaching
Saying, Repent you, for kingdom
Of heaven is near for each one
This is he of prophet spoken
Isaiah* spoke unto men
Prophesying, The voice of one
Crying in wilderness done
Saying, Prepare now you the way
Of the Lord, soon comes His day
Make His path straight, so did John there
Have garment of camel's hair
And leather girdle belt he wore
Had food locusts, honey sure
Then went out to him at his call
Jerusalem, Judah all
And were baptised of him therein
River Jordan, confessed sin
Ready for the Lord's appearance
He would visit them soon hence
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Author:
orchidee (
Online) - Published: December 2nd, 2025 03:23
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-in 8.7.8.7. A bit more cheerful theme today. I did not set out on Advent themes particularly for each poem in this series, though a lot of them have Advent-type themes. Sometimes the hymns in the clips refer to the actual Biblical event. It's said this hymn is based on a Latin hymn which may date back to the 5th Century.
- Category: Spiritual
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