Hymn 32

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Beside the Jordan John makes clear
Hymn 32
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1 Beside the Jordan John makes clear the Saviour
of the world is near wake up and listen for he
brings good news now from the King of kings.
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2 From every mind may wrong be cleared, an
entrance opened for the Lord and let each heart
prepare a home where such a mighty guest may come.
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3 You are our liberation, Lord, our refuge, and
our great reward without your grace we fade
away, like flowers that wither and decay.
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4 Lay on the sick your healing hand tell fallen
men that they can stand shine out, and let your
light restore the loveliness of life once more.
Translated by John Chandler 1806-1876 from
Charles Coffin 1676-1749