When Jesus Comes to Jordan's Stream

This eloquent hymn text highlights the Gospel of Matthew's presentation of Jesus's baptism and, over its four verses, clearly connects to the first and second readings for the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. The music follows the meter of the hymn with a flowing, rhythmically regular melody in 3/4, harmonized by three-part choir. The accompaniments for keyboard and guitar are enhanced with additional parts for solo instrument in C and cello.