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When Jesus Came To Jordan
1. When Jesus came to Jordan
To be baptized by John,
He did not come for pardon,
But as God's Holy One.
2. He came to share repentance
With all who mourn their sins,
To speak the vital sentence
With which good news begins.
3. He came to share temptation,
Our utmost woe and loss;
For us and our salvation
To die upon the cross.
4. So when the dove descended
On him, the Holy One,
The hidden years had ended,
The age of grace begun.
WORDS: Fred Pratt Green, 1973
MUSIC: Frederik August Mehrtens (1922-1975)
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-16
Theme: Baptism of the Lord