Christian Worship ‎#657

657. Baptismal Waters Cover Me

1 Baptismal waters cover me
as I approach on bended knee;
my Father’s mercy here I plead,
for grievous sins of thought and deed.

2 I look to Christ upon the tree,
his body broken there for me;
I lay before him all my sin,
my darkest secrets from within.

3 Lord, may your wounded hand impart
your healing to my broken heart;
your love alone can form in me
a heart that serves you joyfully.

4 From your own mouth comes forth a word;
your Shepherd speaks, but you are heard;
through him your hand now stretches out,
forgiving sin, destroying doubt.

5 Baptismal waters cover me;
Christ’s wounded hand has set me free.
Held in my Father’s strong embrace,
with joy I praise him for his grace.

Text Information

• First Line: Baptismal waters cover me
• Title: Baptismal Waters Cover Me
• Author: Kurt E. Reinhardt, b. 1969
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 10:19-23
  ;
  1 John 1:8-9
  ;
  Psalm 51:1-4
  ;
  Hebrews 4:16
• Topic: Confession and Absolution
• Copyright: © 2003 Kurt E. Reinhardt
• ONE LICENSE: 657CW21

Tune Information

• Name: GOTTLOB, ES GEHT NUNMEHR ZU ENDE
• Meter: LM
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Sammlung alter und neuer...Melodien, 1742; Setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.
• Copyright: Public Domain