The Psalms of David ‎#II.CXXVII

II.CXXVII. Thus did the Sons of Abra'm pass

1 Thus did the sons of Abr'am 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 forbids 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 chearful Voice
In this large Covenant rejoice;
Young Children in their early Days
Shall give the God of Abra'm Praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Thus did the Sons of Abra'm pass
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1769
• Topic: Baptism and Circumcision; Children Devoted to God
• Notes: Written for those who practise the Baptism of Infants

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