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376. C. M. * Baptism. 1 When from the Jordan's gleaming wave Came forth the Sinless One, A voice athwart the heavens flashed, "Lo! my beloved son!" 2 The Baptist, gazing on his face, With the soul's radiance bright, Beheld upon his sacred head A snow-white dove alight. 3 Now with baptismal waters touched, Thy children, Father, see! While heart and soul, and mind and strength, They consecrate to Thee. 4 Send down on them Thy holy dove, Thy spirit undefiled; Be each in purity and faith Thy well-beloved child! 5 O help them in the wilderness To conquer doubt and sin; To see above them still Thy Peace, And hear Thy voice within! 377. L. M. W. Boston Coll. Baptism of a Child. 1 This child we dedicate to Thee, O God of grace and purity! Shield it from sin and threatening wrong, And let Thy love its life prolong. 2 O, may Thy spirit gently draw Its willing soul to keep Thy law; May virtue, piety, and truth, Dawn even with its dawning youth! 3 We, too, before Thy gracious sight, Once shared the blest baptismal rite, And would renew its solemn vow, With love, and thanks, and praises, now. 4 Grant that, with true and faithful heart, We still may act the Christian's part, Cheered by each promise Thou hast given, And laboring for the prize in heaven. 378. S. M. Disciples' H. B. Baptism of a Child. 1 To Thee, O God in heaven, This little one we bring, Giving to Thee what Thou hast given, Our dearest offering. 2 Into a world of toil These little feet will roam, Where sin its purity may soil, Where care and grief may come. 3 O, then, let Thy pure love, With influence serene, Come down, like water, from above, To comfort and make clean! 379. S. M. Disciples' H. B. Baptism of Children. 1 To Him who children blest, And suffered them to come, To Him who took them to his breast, We bring these children home. 2 To Th
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