3 Now bless, thou God of love! 462 m 1 Send thy good Spirit from above, HYMN 462, L. M. Baptism of the Holy Ghost.. COME, Holy Ghost! come from on high, The sacramental seal apply, And witness with the water now. 463 m 1 dol mf UNIT HYMN 463, L. M. The Baptism of a Household. [NITED prayers ascend to thee, 2 Let the dear pledges of their love, 3 Receive, at their believing hand, The charge which they devote as thine, 464 af 1 Thy grace impart, thy love extend; 0 HYMN 464, S. M. In covenant mercy now appear, 2 These children of our love, That we through grace may faithful prove, 3 Oh! grant thy Spirit, Lord! Remember now thy gracious word;— 4 Draw forth the melting tear, Inspire their hearts with faith sincere, 5 These children now are thine,- 465 m 1 VI BEH HYMN 465, C. M. The Condescension of Christ. EHOLD what condescending love To babes and sucklings, he extends 2 He still the ancient promise keeps, Young children in his arms he takes, 3 Forbid them not, whom Jesus calls, 4 With flowing tears, and thankful hearts, 466 mf Receive them, Lord! into thine arms,- HYMN 466, L. M. Entering into Covenant. 1 OH! happy day, that fixed my choice On thee, my Saviour, and my God! 2 Oh! happy bond, that seals my vows Let cheerful anthems fill the house, 3 'Tis done-the great transaction 's done;- Here heavenly pleasures fill my breast. 5 High heaven, that hears the solemn vow, That vow renewed shall daily hear; 467 m 1 ۸۵۱ Till, in life's latest hour, I bow, And bless in death a bond so dear. HYMN 467, L. M. A Welcome to Christian Fellowship. COME ME in, thou blessed of the Lord! And trust the Saviour does the same. 3 And, while we pass this vale of tears, 4 Once more, our welcome we repeat; 468 m HYMN 468, L. M. Entire Consecration. 1 N With all my powers, to serve the Lord; OW I resolve, with all my heart, Nor from his ways will I depart, 2 Oh! be his service all my joy !- Till others love the blest employ, My solemn, my determined choice, And, in his kind commands, rejoice. 469 m 1 Nor wandering leave his sacred ways; L HYMN 469, L. M. Self-Dedication to God. ORD! I am thine, entirely thine, 470 mf 1 HYMN 470, C. M. The Young entering into Covenant. COME, let us join our souls to God, In everlasting bands; And seize the blessings he bestows, 2 Come, let us to his temple haste, 3 Come, let us seal, without delay, 4 Thus may our young companions haste, 471 m Nor e'er forsake the happy path 1 YE HYMN 471, C. M. Public Profession. E men and angels! witness now, A vow we dare not break;— 2 That, long as life itself shall last, 3 We trust not in our native strength, May he, with our returning wants, 4 Oh! guide our doubtful feet aright, 472 m 1 And, while we turn our vows to prayers, ΚΕ HYMN 472, L. M. On receiving new Members. VINDRED in Christ! for his dear sake, The joys, which only he can give. 2 May he, by whose kind care, we meet, And cause our hearts to burn with love. 3 Forgotten be each worldly theme, Who lived, and died, and reigns, for us. 4 We'll talk of all he did and said, 5 Thus, as the moments pass away,- |