Ready to sink beneath the wave; 2 Let neither shame, nor fear, nor pride, 'Tis thy appointment, in thy name We venture down into the stream. 3 Come, then descend into the flood; 'Tis not a lake of fire nor blood: Tis what your Saviour realiz'd, Then follow him, and be baptiz'd. (Pause while the Ordinance is administered.} 4 Behold, ye multitude, behold! This was the way in days of old: The same the Law, the Lord the same; Then where's the sin, or where's the shame? 5 Lord of the universe! look down, And make thy great salvation known: Teach ev'ry sinner to obey, 1 And follow Jesus his own way. 521. C. M. Dr. Doddridge. A practical Improvement of Baptism. Col. iii. 1. ATTEND, ye children of our God; For accents so divine as these Might charm the dullest ear. 2 Baptiz'd into your Saviour's death, With Christ, your Lord, ye live anew, 3 There by his Father's side he sits, Yet owns himself your brother still, 5 But earth and sin would drag us down Lord, send thy strong attractive pow'r 1 522. L. M. Mr. Gregg. JESUS! and shall it ever be, JE A mortal man asham'd of thee! Asham'd of thee, whom angels praise, Whose glories shine through endless days. 2 Asham'd of Jesus! sooner far Let evening blush to own a star 523. C. M. Mr. S. Deacon. If thou believest-thou mayest. Acts viii. 37. 1 MAY I believe that Jesus died, And rose again for me? May I in Jesu's name confide, 2 May I go down and be baptiz'd And will he to eternity Be such a sinner's friend? 4 Yes, Lord of all! thy word is plain, And there my right I find; Thou art the Lamb for sinners slain, 5 To Jew and Gentile, bond and free, 6 Infinite wisdom, pow'r, and grace, On this my confidence I place; 7 Thy holy word my right secures, 1 While that foundation firm endures, 524. Sevens. Mr. S. Deacon. Ye are my Friends if―. John xv. 14. AMI Jesu's friend or foe? Do I do his will or no? Do I hear his blessed voice? 8 Work in me to will and do; 1 The Increase of the Church. for the blessed Jesus reigns, Through distant lands his triumph spread, And sinners, free'd from endless pains, And proud blasphemers learn t' adore. 4 Gentiles and Jews his laws obey, Nations remote their offerings bring, And, unconstrain'd, their homage pay To their exalted God and King. 5 O may his conquests still increase, And while fresh wreaths adorn his brow, Let angels celebrate his praise, And saints his growing glories show. 6 Loud hallelujahs to the Lamb, 526. C. M. J. Newton. 1" PR all the sons of men: ROCLAIM," saith Christ," my wondrous He that believes, and is baptiz'd, 2 Let plenteous grace descend on those, This day have publicly declar'd, That Jesus is their Lord. 3 With cheerful feet may they go on, And in the troubles of the way, [grace, 527. Mr. S. Deacon. I am with you. Matt. xxviii. 20. 1H thy promise we depend; All we want, in mercy send us; 1 528. L. M. Mr. S. Deacon. WHY should we tarry or delay, Immanuel's precepts to obey? Thy great authority; and show 529. C. M. Mr. S. Deacon. ! For a plenitude of grace, To overwhelm the human race When ALL shall after thee inquire, 3 Then will the nations serve the Lord With candour hear his blessed word, LORD'S SUPPER. 530. L. M. Dr. Watts. Christ crucified, the Wisdom and Power of God. 1 NATURE with open volume stands, To spread her Maker's praise abroad: And ev'ry labour of his hands Shows something worthy of a God. |