702. I. 703. I. Baptism of Children. TO Him who children blessed, And suffered them to come, To Him who took them to His breast, We bring these children home. 2. To Thee, O God! whose face We bring these children, that Thy grace May keep, Thine arms enfold. 3. And as the blessing falls Upon each youthful brow, S.M. James Freeman Clarke. In the Threefold Name. 8.8.8.8.8.8. FATHER, in Thy Father's heart We know our children have their part; We sign them in Thy threefold Name, 2. Name of the Father! pledge that we And mould them through life's strain and stress, Ella S. Armitage. 704. Adult Baptism. 1. WHEN from the Jordan's gleaming wave Came forth the sinless One, A voice athwart the heavens flashed, 2. The Baptist, gazing on His face Beheld upon His sacred head 3. Now, with baptismal waters touched, C.M. While heart and soul, and mind and strength, 4. Send down on them Thy holy dove, Be each in purity and faith 5. Oh, help them in the wilderness To see above them still Thy peace, And hear Thy voice within. 705. Samuel Longfellow. I. Religious Education. LET children hear the mighty deeds Which in our younger years we saw, 2. He bids us make His glories known, C.M. 706. And we'll convey His wonders down 3. Our lips shall tell them to our sons, May teach them to their heirs. 4. Thus they shall learn in God alone That they may ne'er forget His works, Isaac Watts. Intercession for Children. I. STANDING forth on life's rough way, Father, guide them; Oh! we know not what of harm May betide them; 'Neath the shadow of Thy wing, Waking, sleeping, Lord, we pray, 2. When in prayer they cry to Thee, From the stains of sin and shame 'Mid the quicksands and the rocks, Thou wilt steer them; In temptation, trial, grief, Be Thou near them. 7.4. 3. Unto Thee we give them up, In the world we know must be Many striving oft and strong Trustful, in Thy hands of love We must leave them. W. C. Bryant. 707. I. The Ascent of Faith. WE bless Thee, Lord, for each dear link That binds our souls to Thee; How sweet on all Thy grace to think, Bestowed so variously. 2. Of godly forefathers to know, With hymns inspired of yore to glow, 3. We thank Thee that a mother's love How tenderly Thy handmaid strove 4. Thine early grace our thanks doth raise That made us glad to sing Thy praise, 5. We bless the tender pains that sought C.M. T. H. Gill 708. Confirmation or Dedication Service. I. 7.7.7.7.7.7. HEN Thy soldiers take their swords, WH When they speak the solemn words, These Thy children, Lord, defend, These Thy children, Lord, defend, 3. When their hearts are lifted high When they feel the conqueror's pride- These Thy children, Lord, defend, Teach their souls to Thee to bend. 4. When the vows that they have made, 5. Through life's conflict guard us all, For the name of Christ Thy Son, These Thy children, Lord, defend, Frances M. Owen. |