On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
announces that the Lord is nigh;
awake and hearken, for he brings
glad tidings of the King of kings.
Then cleansed be every breast from sin;
make straight the way for God within,
prepare we in our hearts a home
where such a mighty Guest may come.
For thou art our salvation, Lord,
our refuge and our great reward;
without thy grace we waste away
like flowers that wither and decay.
To heal the sick stretch out thine hand,
and bid the fallen sinner stand;
shine forth and let thy light restore
earth's own true loveliness once more.
All praise, eternal Son, to thee,
whose advent doth thy people free;
whom with the Father we adore
and Holy Ghost for evermore.
What a wonderful Advent hymn this is - it was written by Charles Coffin. The words are sung to the equally magnificent tune, 'Winchester New'. Today, Jesus comes to us in Holy Communion. Are we cleansed from sin so that we are able to receive him worthily? Advent is a good season for going to confession!
Happy Sunday.
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