6 [What is there which I have not done, 7 Like Ethiopia's Eunuch, lo! And when baptiz'd I mean to go, 512. L. M. Mr. S. Deacon. Saul's Conversion and Baptism. Acts ix. 1 WHEN Saul, on persecution bent, With letters to Damascus went: A light beyond the solar ray And what was right for Saul to do, 1 513. C. M. Mr. S. Deacon. TH For he's a Being infinite, 2 If he a trifle shall command Tis not a trifle to withstand, 3 Adam might think the thing but small, 4 'Twas but a little, wherein Saul t But what reward had he for all 6 The man, who durst refuse to smite, Was slain for his presumptuous slight 7 Naaman contemns, with proud disdain, Concluding that would be in vain, 8 These may appear but little things, But see what grievous evil springs, 9 Our bus'ness is to learn to know His pleasure to fulfil 10 Whether the thing be great or small, 1 It matters not to us; He is the Potter, and we all Are vessels for his use. 514. C. M. Mr. S. Deacon. The Counsel of God. Luke vii. 29, 30. HWho heard the voice of John!' And shall not we as freely close With God's beloved Son? 2 But did the Pharisees reject The counsel of the Lord? Then what do those who now neglect Rom. v. 12. + 1 Sam. xv. §1 Kings xx. 35. 1 Kings. xiil || 2 Kings v. 3 John was a servant, Christ the Son, 4 Then let us justify the Lord, 1 And pity those who slight his word, 515. S. M. Encouragement for Penitents at the COME, lowly souls that mourn, 2 Rejoice, ye contrite hearts, The sins which you deplore, 4 Ye who in Christ believe, 5 Unspotted robes you wear, Your sighs to songs are turn'd, 6 Ye with your Lord are ris'n, 1 Mansions for you your Lord prepares 516. Mr. Fellowes. Invitation to follow the Lamb. H Through the Lamb's redeeming blood, Hear the voice of revelation, 2 hear the blest Redeemer call you, Listen to his gracious voice; Dread no ills that can befal you, While you make his ways your choice. Jesus saya, "Let each believer "Be baptized in my name:" He himself, in Jordan's river, Was immers'd beneath the stream. 517. Mr. S. Deacon. Encouragement to Candidates at Baptism. 1COME, young christians, follow Jesus; Down into the water go: He hath suffer'd to release us From the gulf of endless woe. 2 Let not popular opinion, In religion be your rule; Whose you are, and whom you serve: 6 Now descend into the water, 7 Shame from ev'ry bosoni vanish, 518. L. M. Mr. S. Deacon. The Same. 1C Depend upon your Saviour's word: YOME, ye redeemed of the Lord; Jesus has been baptiz'd, and now He gives encouragement to you. 2 Come, hear his voice, and follow him With pleasure down into the stream; Then rise and with delight obey, His blessed voice from day to day. 3 Soon will your trials all be o'er, Soon you shall reach the heav'nly shore! Then enter your eternal rest, Completely sav'd, completely blest! 519. P. M. Mr. S. Deacon. Invitation and Encouragement. COME, ye believing souls, to-day Confess the Lord in whom ye trust; You are the Lord's, and not your own. 2 He down into the water went, And John baptiz'd the Saviour there; Stands in the sacred volume clear; See you baptiz'd the Saviour's way! 3 Go down into the water, go; Fear not to hearken to your God: Christ was baptiz'd in grief and wo; O'erwhelm'd in sufferings and blood! He bare your sins, your curse and shame, That you might triumph in his name. 4 Now show your gratitude and love By your obedience to his word; Till you his whole salvation prove, And live for ever with your Lord. Then shall you be baptiz'd once more, In seas of bliss without a shore. 1 520. L. M. Mr. S. Deacon. The Administrator-at the Water. JESUS, we come at thy command, Now on the water's brink we stand; |