The reign of God is near at hand
Taken from Singing the New Testament
A man called John
“The reign of God is near at hand‚”
the Baptist preached throughout the land;
this man, called John‚ whom God had sent‚
required his hearers to repent.
“I am a shouting voice‚” he said;
that voice of prophecy‚ long dead‚
revived with great effectiveness‚
was crying in the wilderness.
Verses 3-4 follow
(Words: Norman J Goreham, Tune: Puer Nobis Nascitur)
Copyright‚ ©‚ 1993‚ Norman J Goreham
Used by permission CCLI Song No 5589030
First published in Singing the New Testament (Grand Rapids, Calvin Institute
for Christian Worship and Faith Alive Christian Resources, 2008)