down to the sacred wave

down to the sacred wave,
the lord of life was led;
and he who came our souls to save
in jordan bowed his head.

he taught the solemn way;
he fixed the holy rite;
he bade his ransomed ones obey,
and keep the path of light.

blest savior, we will tread
in thy appointed way;
let glory o’er these scenes be shed
and smile on us today.