Baptism of the Beloved Son

Repentance Redemption Renewal

He walked in from the wilderness,
It was the prophet's garb that he had on.
A forerunner with a message,
Repent ! Repent! And live said John.


His mantle was to turn them round,
From the separator's lie.
They didn't understand his words.
They didn't even know that someone had to die.


But Caiaphas High priest that year,
Had a word straight from the lord.
One man he said would be sacrificed
And by this save his people, it's God's word.


The waters of the Jordon,
Would play a vital part.
The once symbolic washing,
could now be real and change a human heart.


When Jesus stepped into that stream,
All heavenly host looked on in awe.
The Father's voice then shook the planet,
Even angels had never seen a thing like this before.


Then the Holy Spirit lighted,
On the One who was both God and man.
They were all about to hear the truth,
And witness the unfolding of the Father's master plan.

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