Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) ‎#LII

LII. Circumcision and Baptism

1 Once did the sons of Abra'm pass
Beneath the bloody seal of grace;
The young disciples bore the yoke,
'Till Christ the painful bondage broke.

2 By milder ways doth Jesus prove
His Father's covenant, and his love;
He seals, to saints his glorious grace,
And kindly owns their infant race.

3 Their seed is sprinkled with his blood,
Their children set a-part for God;
His spirit on their offspring's shed,
Like water pour'd upon the head.

4 Let every saint, with cheerful voice,
In this large covenant rejoice;
Young children, in their early days
Shall give the God of Abra'm praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Once did the sons of Abra'm pass
• Title: Circumcision and Baptism
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1786
• Notes: Written only for those who practise the Baptism of Infants

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