John the Baptist did not care
What people thought of his wild hair
Repent and be baptized his hue and cry
Messiah is coming, His kingdom is nigh
John the Baptist lost his head
But because of Jesus he is not dead
John paved the way for eternal life
Found in the Son who gave His life
Content with his place in history
John showed the Way for you and me
Jesus increased in wisdom and power
John decreased at the proper hour
Jesus now reigns as King of kings
To our Lord and Savior we sing
John is an honored martyred soul
Under God’s altar for his prophetic role
So now we find our identity in Christ
Who gave His life and paid the price