When Jesus unto the Jordan came

Verse 1

When Jesus unto Jordan came, And was baptiz'd by John: There it was prov'd he was the same Who should for sin attone.

Verse 2

He was baptiz'd, but not as they Who are of sinful race: He had no sin to wash away, To make him heir of grace.

Verse 3

Repentance sure he needed not, His life was pure indeed: And he had neither stain or spot Of which he need be freed.

Verse 4

Why then did he there to attend, And why was he baptiz'd? It was to answer that great end, For which it was devis'd;

Verse 5

This was the ordinance alone Which was for to ordain: That great High Priest who should attone For all the guilt of men.