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Lord, here is one[are some]
to be baptized,
Not knowing how or when or where—
Too young on earth to be surprised
By all your wealth of silent care.
Jesus, you shared by Jordan’s ford
John’s urgent call to be remade;
Baptized, you heard God’s gracious word
And saw the Spirit’s sign displayed.
Our deadness and our sin we mourn,
But claim your Spirit’s fresh rebirth;
The church is here, by water born,
To serve all families on earth.
Now at our font transcend this place;
Display the sign of life made new;
Make known the all-renewing grace
That seals the youngest one[s] for you.
High our surprise at what you do,
Reclaiming us from sin’s embrace;
Lord, here is faith and water too—
Receive this[each] child to grow in grace.
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8 8 8 8 (L.M.)
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Hymn/Song Book
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ALSTONE
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8 8 8 8 (L.M.)
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| # 87 | No key | | # 1139 | C | | # 387 | C | | # 584 | C | | # 630 | C | | # 331 | C |
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