The voice that sounds in desert,

It's the voice of watchman;

Hark as the voice now calling,

Calling for repentance.

The voice as it was sounding,

Art thou not now concern’d?

And why, O brothers, sisters,

Do you feel unconcerned?

The Kingdom is now at hand,

The Kingdom of our Lord;

And those that wash their garments

Shall sit on royal throne.

Why do you feel unconcerned

To the voice of watchman,

Which sounds now to thee dearly,

Seeking for repentance?

The Abana and Pharpar stream,

They may be clean water;

But the command of cleansing

is in river Jordan.

Throw all thy thoughts to one side,

And do the will of God;

Now descend into this stream,

And wash and be thou clean.

What’s now keeping you waiting?

What can be your excuse?

Behold the stream and thy John,

All things are now ready.

You have argued for long time,

Will you die with your pride?

Sinners hear the watchman’s voice,

And come to repentance.