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3APTISM.
Dread no ill that can befall you,
While you make his ways your choice.
Jesus says, ‘ Let each believer
Be baptized in my name; ’
He himself in Jordon’s river
Was immersed beneath the stream.
2 Plainly here his footsteps tracing,
Follow him without delay ;
Gladly his command embracing,
Lo, your Captain leads the way !
View the rite with understanding,
Jesus’ grave before you lies ;
Be immersed at his commanding,
After his example rise.
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Meditation before baptism.
1 I I EAVENLY raptures fill my soul
Fl While I gaze on Jesus’ tomb ;
There no waves of trouble roll,
In its bosom there is room.
2 Long I sought, but sought in vain,
How I might evade his call,
Till at length my will was slain ;
Jesus now is all in all.
3 Precious souls who linger still,
Or who wait for clearer light,
All that’s wanting is a will—
Gospel truth is shining bright.
4 Take the Bible, read with care,
Heed no arguments beside :
Follow Jesus, live in prayer,
Let his counsels be your guide.
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