Author: Fred Kaan, 1929- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #515 (1997) Refrain First Line: There is water in the river Lyrics: 1 Out of deep, unordered water
God created light and land,
world of bird and beast and, later,
two-some people: woman, man.
Refrain:
There is water in the river
bringing life to tree and plant.
Let creation praise its giver:
there is water in the font.
2 Water on the human forehead,
birthmark of the love of God,
is the sign of death and rising;
through the seas there runs a road. [Refrain]
3 Standing round the font reminds us
of the Hebrews' climb ashore.
Life is hallowed by the knowledge
God has been this way before. [Refrain] Topics: Children and Youth Baptism; Creation; Exodus; Sacraments and Ordinances Baptism Scripture: Genesis 1:2-31, 2:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: BALGEMANN
Out of deep, unordered water