Introduction
(1808–1895)
Words: Samuel F. Smith, 1832.
Music: Ferguson George Kingsley, 1843 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good picture of Kingsley (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him.
Matthew 3:13
Words: Samuel F. Smith, 1832.
Music: Ferguson George Kingsley, 1843 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good picture of Kingsley (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Down to the sacred wave,
The Lord of life was led;
And He who came our souls to save
In Jordan bowed His head.
He taught the solemn way;
He fixed the holy rite;
He bade His ransomed ones obey,
And keep the path of light.
Blest Savior, we will tread
In Thy appointed way;
Let glory o’er these scenes be shed
And smile on us today.
