Afar in Old Judea

Verse 1

Afar in old Judea, above the Jordan stream, a heav'nly light descended on a baptismal scene. Then came the confirmation of Jesus, from above, the sacramental signet; the Spirit as a dove.

Verse 2

In ancient Zarahemla, above the temple towers, appeared the Christ of Judah to crown the watchful hours. A voice, serene yet piercing beyond our words to tell, proclaimed him as the Savior whom prophets did foretell.

Verse 3

Then in a time of searching, a youth who sought God's way saw in Palmyra's woodland a light beyond his day, and when the vision opened to him whose sight was dim, he heard the Father saying, "This is my Son, hear him!"

Verse 4

Today the heav'ns are open to souls prepared to hear the wondrous revelation of Christ, who's ever near. The Savior of the ages still lives with us today; he seeks to help us know him and leads us in his way.