Hymns for Christian Devotion/John Was The Prophet Of The Lord

John was the prophet of the Lord To go before his face; The herald which the Prince of Peace Sent to prepare his ways.

"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.

"Behold the Morning Star arise, Ye that in darkness sit; He marks the path that leads to peace, And guides our doubtful feet.