144 3 O Holy Ghost, who broodedst o'er the wave, Give him undying life, his spirit lave With waters undefiled; Grant him from earliest years to be Thy learner apt, a home for Thee, 4 O Triune God, what Thou command'st is done; This child has scarce yet seen our earthly sun, In faith and hope, in joy and love, Thou Sun of all below, above, O Triune God! A. Knapp, 1841 C. M. German be O Lord, our little ones to Thee In faith and hope we give; We know that through this myster-y Their new-born souls shall live. 2 We pour the water on their brow, 3 Help them to go from strength to strength, They come before Thy face at length, 4 And then, with all the heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, W. Whiting. 1872 145 7, 8, 7, 8, 8, 8. Johann Rudolph Ahle, 1664 Blessed Jesus! here we stand, Met to do as Thou hast spok-en; And this child, at Thy com-mand, Now we bring to Thee, in tok - en That to Christ it here is giv-en; For of such shall be His heav 2 Yes, Thy warning voice is plain, Heart and life renewing truly, Shall God's kingdom ne'er inherit. 3 Therefore hasten we to Thee; Take the pledge we bring, O take it! And in tender pity make it 4 Make it, Head, Thy member now; 5 Now upon Thy heart it lies, What our hearts so dearly treasure; B. Schmolk, 1709 |