Classic Poem

JORDAN: THE SCENE OF HIS BAPTISM .

I thought of Jesus in the rush
Of J ORDAN 's waters, cool and good;
How cheering was that noontide draught!
Never such healthful cup I'd quaffed;
So C HRIST , whose presence blest its wave,
Health and refreshing coolness gave;
Then, as well cheered I stood,
This voice from J ORDAN'S wave I heard, —
The Stream is Holy to our baptized Lord!