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John was the prophet of the Lord,
To go before his face;
The herald which the Prince of Peace
Sent to prepare his ways.
He makes the great salvation known,
He speaks of pardoned sins;
While grace divine, and heavenly love,
In its own glory shines.
“Behold the Lamb of God,” he cries,
“That takes our guilt away:
I saw the Spirit o’er his head
On his baptizing day.
“Be every vale exalted high,
Sink every mountain low;
The proud must stoop, and humble souls
Shall his salvation know.
“The heathen realm with Israel’s land
Shall join in sweet accord;
And all that’s born of man shall see
The glory of the Lord.
“Behold the Morning Star arise,
Ye that in darkness sit;
He marks the path that leads to peace,
And guides our doubtful feet.”
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LYRICS
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8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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| 1851 | # 205 |
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