Hear the voice from heaven saying

To Jesus, in River Jordan;

A witness is to all the world,

“This is my own beloved son.”

Without sin is he and perfect,

But to fulfil all righteousness

Of baptism in the water,

He made Himself an example.

Son of the father’s own bosom

Is salvation for all mankind;

The source of life for the sinner,

Jordan, brought near to Calvary.

Come, thou, follow now thy saviour,

Obey the command, be baptised;

Example of death with Jesus,

And the resurrection with Him.

Come, do not be curious to know

A secret which the Lord will keep;

Put obedience first and at last,

The result will then be revealed.