John, the Joyful Herald

A Catholic children's song about St. John the Baptist, Herald of our Lord.
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Lyrics:
In a humble dwelling,
Zachary and his wife rejoiced,
An angel's promise fulfilled,
Their hearts with hope and grace poised.
John, the joyful herald,
Born to bless and baptize,
Innocent and sinless,
Pointing to the skies.
John, the desert dweller,
Wild hair and camel's hide,
Preaching repentance fervently,
By the Jordan's flowing tide.
John, the joyful herald,
Born to bless and baptize,
Innocent and sinless,
Pointing to the skies.
He baptized with water,
But spoke of One greater still,
The Lamb of God approaching,
To fulfill the Father's will.
John, the joyful herald,
Born to bless and baptize,
Innocent and sinless,
Pointing to the skies.
"Behold the Lamb!" he cried,
As Jesus stepped into the stream,
John's heart leaped with recognition,
The Messiah, the long-awaited dream.
John, the joyful herald,
Born to bless and baptize,
Innocent and sinless,
Pointing to the skies.
John, the forerunner,
His mission clear and bright,
To prepare the Savior's way,
In humility and God's light.