Hymns, Selected and Original ‎#512

512. Come, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost

1 Come, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
Honour the means enjoin'd by Thee,
Make good our Apostolic boast,
And own thy glorious ministry.

2 We now thy promis'd presence claim,
Sent to disciple all mankind,
Sent to baptize into thy name,
We now thy promis'd presence find.

3 Father in these reveal thy son
In these for whom we seek thy face,
The hidden mystery make known,
The inward, pure, baptizing grace.

4 Jesus, with us Thou always art,
Establish now the sacred sign,
The gift unspeakable impart,
And bless thine ordinance Divine.

5 Spirit divine, descend from high,
Baptizer of our spirits Thou.
The sacramental seal apply,
And witness with the water now.

6 Oh! that the souls baptiz'd herein,
May now thy truth and mercy feel:
Arise, and wash away their sin--
Come, Holy Ghost, their pardon seal.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1828
• Scripture:
  Matthew 28:18
• Topic: Baptism; The Means of Grace: Batism of Adults

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