Min. Lord God, our Father, which art in heaven! M. Lord God, Son, thou Saviour of the world! M. Lord God, Holy Ghost! C. Abide with us for ever! T. 132. a. p. 2. C. Thou slaughter'd Lamb, our God and Lord; M. By thy divine presence, By thy holy sacraments, C. Bless us, gracious Lord and God! (Questions put to the candidate for baptism) M. Dost thou believe in Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, by whom are all things and we through him? Answer. I do. M. Dost thou believe, that he is thy Lord, who redeemed thee, a lost and undone human creature, purchased and gained thee from all sin, from death, and from the power of the devil, not with gold or silver, but with his holy, precious blood, and with his innocent suffering and dying? Answer. I verily believe it. M. Dost thou desire to be cleansed from sin in the blood of Jesus Christ, and to be buried into his death by holy baptism? Answer. That is my sincere desire. M. Dost thou desire to be embodied into the congregation of Christ, by holy baptism, which is the laver of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost, and in his kingdom to live under him, and serve him, in eternal righteousness, innocence, and happiness? Answer. That is my sincere desire. r. 155. C. Unto him, O Lamb of God, Open thy salvation's treasure-In rich measure; As the purchase of thy death. r, 22. a. The water flowing from thy side, (During the last verse the candidate for baptism kneels down, and the following question is put to the Congregation :) M. Ye who are baptized into Christ Jesus, how were ye baptized? C. Into his death. M. Into the death of Jesus I baptize thee N. N. in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. (During the imposition of hands the minister continues:) Now art thou washed, justified and sanctified by the blood of Christ: therefore live, yet not thou, but Christ live in thee! And the life, which thou now livest in the flesh, live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved thee, and gave himself for thee. C. Amen, Hallelujah! Hallelujah! (Then, the Congregation kneeling, and the person baptized falling prostrates the following verses may be sung:) T. 22. C. May Christ thee sanctify and bless, His Spirit's seal on thee impress; The blood-sweat trickling down his face, The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Will thee protect, we humbly trust. (During the last, or any other suitable verse, the Congregation rises, and the minister pronounces the blessing: M. The Lord bless thee, and keep thee! The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gra The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace! C. In the name of Jesus, Amen. BAPTISM OF ADULTS FROM THE HEATHEN. Min. Cong. Be gracious unto us! UR Lord Jesus Christ, M. By thy divine presence, C. Bless us, gracious Lord and God! M. By all the merits of thy holy humanity, life, sufferings, death, and resurrection, C. Bless us, gracious Lord and God! T. 22. C. Lord Jesus Christ, all praise to thee! And for each soul which thou hast made ¡T. 132. a. O Jesus Christ, thou Son belov'd By whom all enmity's remov'd, And all the lost find succor ; Thou slaughter'd Lamb, our God and Lord, And on us all have mercy! T. 127. O Lamb of God unspotted,Our crucified Saviour, Who hast to shame submitted,-With patient meek behavior; T. 30. Lift up thy pierc'd hands, O dearest Saviour, Now pour out on him (them) that grace and favor, Which in thy loving-And kind heart for him is ever moving. (After these or other verses suited to this transaction have been sung, and a short discourse delivered concerning the aim of baptism, and the grace imparted by it to those who receive it, the minister shall put the following questions to the candidate : M. Dost thou believe, that thou art a sinful creature, and dost, on account of thy sins, deserve the wrath of God, and eternal punishment? Answer. I do believe it. M. Dost thou believe, that Jesus Christ became a man for us, and by his innocent life, sufferings, blood-shedding, and death, reconciled us poor sinful creatures to God? Answer. I verily believe it. M. Dost thou believe, that he hath purchased for thee by his blood and death, remission of sins, life and happiness? Answer. I verily believe it. M. Wilt thou in this faith be baptized into the death of Jesus, and be washed from thy sins in his blood? Answer. That is my sincere desire. M. Dost thou also desire to be delivered from the power of sin and of Satan, and to be received into the fellowship of Jesus Christ, and of those who believe in him? Answer. That is my sincere desire, and I renounce the devil and all his works and ways. T. 22. C. Soul, body, spirit, Lord! are thine, O take him, as thy property, (During this verse the candidate for baptism kneels down, and the minister prays that he may be cleansed from all his sins in the blood of Christ ; delivered from guilt and punishment, and from the dominion of sin and Satan; buried by baptism into the death of Jesus, and raised together with him unto newness of life, and thus, together with all Believers, received into and made a partaker of the fellowship of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.) T. 75. C. Thro' thy atoning blood, OR, T. 22. C. The water flowing from thy side, Which by the spear was open'd wide, (After singing one of these, or any other suitable verses, follows the baptism;) d M. I baptize thee N. N. into the death of Jesus, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost; C. Amen. M. Now art thou buried with Christ, by baptism, into his death; therefore, from henceforth live, yet not thou, but Christ live in thee! And the life which thou now livest in the flesh, live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved thee, and gave himself for thee. T. 14. a. C. With awe and heartfelt thankfulness, Him in the dust adore ;* He who hath look'd on thee in grace, Hath bliss for thee in store. * During these words the Congregation kneels down, and the person baptized falls prostrate, during which some more verses may be sung, for instance: T. 22. a. C. May Christ thee sanctify and bless, His Spirit's seal on thee impress; His body torn with many a wound OR, T. 22. C. The Saviour's blood and righteousness, Thus well array'd thou need'st not fear, OR, T. 79. p. 2. C. His death and passion ever, Shall in thy heart engrav'd remain. T. 22. ALL. All pow'r and glory doth pertain Unto the Lamb, for he was slain, And hath redeem'd us by his blood,* And made us kings and priests to God. * At these words the Congregation rises, and the minister pronounces the blessing of the Lord: M. The Lord bless thee, and keep thee! The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee! The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace! C. In the name of Jesus, Amen. T. 11. a. C. Praise on earth to thee be giv'n, Never ceasing praise in heav'n; Love unspeakable are |