Christian Hymns ‎#29

29. Now Christ, the very Son of God

1 Now Christ, the very Son of God,
On sinners sends another flood;
It is the water which the Lord
Has comprehended in the Word.

2 This flood, to cleanse sin's leprosy,
Mere earthly water cannot be;
But water and God's gracious Word
Conjoined, this saving bath afford.

3 Go ye, says Christ, my Word proclaim,
Baptize the nations in God's name:
All who are baptized and believe
My full salvation shall receive.

4 God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
To be baptized invites the host;
He will be present, though unseen,
From all their sins to wash them clean.

5 So too, by our repentance, must
Our evil nature, sin, and lust
Be daily drowned, and then arise
A new man, righteous, pure, and wise.

6 That by the water and the Word
We're born again, we thank Thee, Lord!
In life and death Thine let us be,
And Thine in all eternity.

Text Information

• First Line: Now Christ, the very Son of God
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Baptism; Christ: Love of; Regeneration
• Notes: German, 17th Cent, Tr. C. H. L. S.

Tune Information

• Name: LORD JESUS CHRIST, BE PRESENT NOW
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Early Lutheran. 1651
• Notes: Norwegian tune name: Herr' Jesu Krist, dig til os vend