Hymn 121
Children devoted to God. [For those who practise infant Baptism.]
Gen. 17:7,10; Acts 16:14,15,33.
Thus saith the mercy of the Lord,"I'll be a God to thee;I'll bless thy num'rous race, and theyShall be a seed for me."
Abram believed the promised grace,And gave his sons to God;But water seals the blessing now,That once was sealed with blood.
Thus Lydia sanctified her house,When she received the word;Thus the believing jailer gaveHis household to the Lord.
Thus later saints, eternal King!Thine ancient truth embrace;To thee their infant offspring bring,And humbly claim the grace.
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