WHEN our great Sov'reign from on high, Our Lord and Saviour was aware, That he his chosen family, O'er whom he watch'd with tender care, Would be constrained soon to leave; He fill'd with love and grief intense, To them his farewel blessing gave, Before his suff'rings did commence. 2 Feeling beforehand all the weight Of those dire scenes of pain and woe, Which he well knew did him await, His love towards his own to show, He water in a bason pour'd, And washed his disciples' feet; . Their souls already by his word, Save one, were cleansed ev'ry whit. 3 When he this act of love had done, He unto his disciples said: you « To I've an example shown: We're now assembled in his name. 4 Arise then, and with due respect, With humble shame and willingness, Do what our Saviour doth direct, Endowed with disciples' grace! Since Jesus to release from sin Unto his people power gave, We in his name are now wash'd clean, And with our Lord a part may have. 5 Lord Jesus Christ, we pray, be Forgive us all our trespasses; With joy divine our spirits cheer, Impart to us thy pard'ning grace! As our High-Priest lift up thy hand, That hand the nailonte pierced thro', Thy mercy unto us extend, near, Rich blessings upon all bestow. 6 Inspire our hearts with mutual love, O may we truly humble be, Thy faithful servants ever,prove, Who yield in all things joy to thee: In due obedience to thy word We now have wash'd each other's feet, Thy blest example, gracious Lord, To follow, we find always meet. 7 Sure as thou art the church's Head, Sure as we dust and ashes are, So sure we, by thy blood once shed, Are now, thro' grace, absolv'd and clear: Sure as thy cross's church remains To the blind world a spectacle, So sure in her thy Spirit reigns, And thou dost in thy temple dwell. IN th' name of Jesus Christ our Lord, To follow him, and him alone; 4 With heart & hand you now we own; 2 But yet she can in truth rejoice, The Lord, to whom your heart is Cause your whole walk 'mongst us to be 5 The God of peace you sanctify, 718.* T. 22. (Reception Liturgy. B.), THIS flock of Christ receiveth thee, Because she hears the Shepherd's voice, 4 Enjoy then with the church, Christ's spouse, The privileges of his house; 5 As his redeem'd from this world's thrall, With us make sure thy blessed call: That when the Bridegroom comes we may Be found wise virgins in that day. XXXIV. Of HOLY BAPTISM. 719. T. 58. WHEN we baptize a sinner in Christ's death, Then is the blood and water his true bath: Not with water onlycame the Lord Jesus; He came with water and with blood to bless us. Praise be to God! 2 The water is in baptism seen by eyes; On Jesus' blood not seen our faith relies; We are well persuaded this fountain cleanseth Polluted sinners, and true grace dispenseth To live to him. 3 This precious blood is full of energy, It washeth clean, and cures effectually; And the Holy Spirit, unto us tender'd, Bears witness pow'rfully that we are render'd Children of God. 4 O come then Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! While we of Jesus' bitter passion boast; While on him relying, weare baptizing This sinner in Christ's death, that he With Jesus too. be rising 5 Besprinkle him, O Jesus, Son of God, Now with thy precious all-atoning blood; Cleanse both soul and body from all pollution, And grant to him the seal of absolution, Thy peace divine. 720. T. 590. HEAV'N's kingdom none shall enter in But he who is a child: A child to come to him! A babe to overstream? We now baptize a little child Into the Saviour's death; The heav'nly hosts rejoice with us! 12 Water the body laves; An infant here they see, 721. T. 590. LORD Jesus, from thy pierced side For man, from sin redeem'd; Baptize them in the name Of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost;", 2 Be present with us, Lord our God; Accept this child we now baptize And, if 'tis done by faith, The sinful soul from death. 3 Baptiz'd into his death, ran, And on the earth were freely spilt; Water to sanctify and cleanse; Blood to atone for heinous guilt. 3 This wondrous grace to represent 'Baptismal waters were design'd, In which thou, Lord, wast bury'd too, To thy great Father's will resign'd. 4 Thus penitents who die to sin With thee are bury'd in thy grave, Thus quicken'd to a life divine Their souls a resurrection have. 5 And though their bodies turn to dust, This holy symbol doth assure: The resurrection of the just Shall render them once bright and pure. 727. T. 582. COME, lowly souls, that mourn, 2 Rejoice, ye contrite hearts, 3 While with repenting tears 4 Ye who in Christ believe, 6 Ye with your Lord are ris'n; XXXV. Of the HOLY COMMUNION. 728. T. 160. SEE Jesus seated 'midst his own, With pensive mind oppressed, 2 With great desire he long'd, before Of his love's bond unbroken. 3 In that most dark and doleful night, grace 4 In bread and wine to them he gave For thus the Lord hath spoken, 5 Lord Christ, I thank thee for thy grace, And taste of thy oblation; 6 'Tis here my needy soul is fed, rest how sweet! Here may I have my station, A trophy of thy passion. 730.* T. 205. HAPPY race-of witnesses! 7 And when I once, of heav'nly bliss (There the shadow, substance here :) And perfect love possessed, Shall see my Saviour, as he is, The Lamb for ever blessed, Still shall each breath-show forth his death; My voice shall swell the chorus, IN that important, doleful night, 2 Then after supper took the cup, 3 Yes, Lord, we will remember thee, We thus commemorate thy death, She enjoys the flesh and blood Bearing our reproach and shame, As disciples ought to do; 6 Then will be-of ransom'd souls Lamb, once slain,-to thee pertain Thanks and praise" will be their song. "Hallelujah" will they cry Singing in sweet harmony, "'Midst all trials we o'ercame Only by thy blood, O Lamb!" |