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Come, Follow Me, the Savior Spake

Author: Johann Scheffler, 1624-16577; Charles W. Schaeffer, 1813-1896 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8 Appears in 26 hymnals Topics: Affirmation of Baptism; Affirmation of Baptism First Line: "Come, follow me," the Savior spake Lyrics: 1 "Come, follow me," the Savior spake, "all in my way abiding; deny yourselves, the world forsake, obey my call and guiding. Oh, bear the cross, whate'er betide; take my example for your guide." 2 "I am the light; I light the way, a godly life displaying; I bid you walk as in the day; I keep your feet from straying. I am the way, and well I show how you should sojourn here below." 3 "I teach you how to shun and flee what harms your soul's salvation; from ev'ry guile your heart I free, from sin and its temptation. I am the refuge of the soul and lead you to your heav'nly goal." 4 Then let us follow Christ, our Lord, and take the cross appointed, and, firmly clinging to his word, in suff'ring be undaunted. For those who bear the battle's strain The crown of heav'nly life obtain. Used With Tune: MACHS MIT MIR, GOTT

Come, Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove

Author: Simon Browne, 1680-1732 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 602 hymnals Topics: Affirmation of Baptism First Line: Come, gracious Spirit, heav'nly dove Lyrics: 1 Come, gracious Spirit, heav'nly dove, With light and comfort from above. Come, be our guardian and our guide; O'er ev'ry thought and step preside. 2 The light of truth to us display And make us know and choose your way; Plant holy fear in ev'ry heart, That we from God may ne'er depart. 3 Lead us to Christ, the living way, Nor let us from his pastures stray; Lead us to holiness, the road That we must take to dwell with God. 4 Lead us to heav'n, that we may share Fullness of joy forever there; Lead us to our eternal rest, To be with God forever blest. Used With Tune: WAREHAM

Christ Is Made The Sure Foundation

Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 289 hymnals Topics: Affirmation of Baptism Lyrics: 1 Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone; Chosen of the Lord, and precious, Binding all the Church in one; Holy Zion's help for ever, And her confidence alone. 2 To this temple where we call you, Come, O Lord of hosts, today; With your wonted loving-kindness Hear our servants as they pray, And our fullest benediction Shed in all its bright array. 3 Grant, we pray, to all your people, All the grace they ask to gain; What they gain from you for ever With the blessed to retain, And hereafter in your glory Evermore with you to reign. Scripture: Psalm 118:24 Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY Text Sources: Latin, 11th C.

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Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized

Author: F. Bland Tucker, 1895-1984 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #304 (2006) Meter: 8.6.8.6.6 Topics: Affirmation of Baptism; Affirmation of Baptism Languages: English Tune Title: LOBT GOTT, IHR CHRISTEN

Come, Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove

Author: Simon Browne, 1680-1732 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #404 (2006) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Affirmation of Baptism; Affirmation of Baptism First Line: Come, gracious Spirit, heav'nly dove Lyrics: 1 Come, gracious Spirit, heav'nly dove, with light and comfort from above. Come, be our guardian, be our guide; o'er ev'ry thought and step preside. 2 The light of truth to us display and make us know and choose your way; plant holy fear in ev'ry heart, that we from God may ne'er depart. 3 Lead us to Christ, the living way, nor let us from his pastures stray. Lead us to holiness, the road that we must take to dwell with God. 4 Lead us to heav'n, that we may share fullness of joy forever there; lead us to our eternal rest, to be with God forever blest. Languages: English Tune Title: HERR JESU CHRIST, MEINS

Come, Follow Me, the Savior Spake

Author: Johann Scheffler, 1624-16577; Charles W. Schaeffer, 1813-1896 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #799 (2006) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8 Topics: Affirmation of Baptism; Affirmation of Baptism First Line: "Come, follow me," the Savior spake Lyrics: 1 "Come, follow me," the Savior spake, "all in my way abiding; deny yourselves, the world forsake, obey my call and guiding. Oh, bear the cross, whate'er betide; take my example for your guide." 2 "I am the light; I light the way, a godly life displaying; I bid you walk as in the day; I keep your feet from straying. I am the way, and well I show how you should sojourn here below." 3 "I teach you how to shun and flee what harms your soul's salvation; from ev'ry guile your heart I free, from sin and its temptation. I am the refuge of the soul and lead you to your heav'nly goal." 4 Then let us follow Christ, our Lord, and take the cross appointed, and, firmly clinging to his word, in suff'ring be undaunted. For those who bear the battle's strain The crown of heav'nly life obtain. Languages: English Tune Title: MACHS MIT MIR, GOTT