Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#II.CXXVII

II.CXXVII. Circumcision and baptism

1 Thus did the sons of Abrah'm pass
Under 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 cov'nant and his love!
He seals to saints his glorious grace,
And not forbid their infant-race.

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

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

Text Information

• First Line: Thus did the sons of Abra'm pass
• Title: Circumcision and baptism
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Notes: Written only for those who practice infant baptism

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