Glory to God ‎#297

297. In Christ Called to Baptize

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Text Information

• First Line: In Christ called to baptize
• Title: In Christ Called to Baptize
• Author: Ruth Duck (1995)
• Meter: 11.11.11.11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Matthew 28:19-20
  ;
  Mark 16:15-16
  ;
  Acts 2:1-4
  ;
  1 Corinthians 11:23-26
  ;
  1 Corinthians 12:4-11
• Topic: Baptism; The Church; Evangelism; Gift of the Holy Spirit; Lord's Supper; Ministry; Vocation; Welcome
• Copyright: © 1995 The Pilgrim Press
• ONE LICENSE: 43847

Tune Information

• Name: ST. DENIO
• Meter: 11.11.11.11
• Key: G Major
• Source: adapt. in Caniadau y Cyssegr, 1839; Welsh folk melody

Text Information:

Written for use at the 1997 meeting of the Lutheran World Federation, this text about Christian vocation and ministry organizes the first three stanzas around verbs: baptize, banquet, witness. The final stanza is a prayer for the Spirit’s gifts to empower all these callings.