On Baptism

1 In holy word, left on record,
Expressly it is said,
They did repair where solemn prayer
Was wont oft to be made.

2 With pleasure sweet, here do we meet,
Down by this waterside;
And here do stand by Christ's command,
To wait upon his bride.

3 Now we will sing to Christ our king,
Our souls shall give him thanks,
Who came to Jordan unto John,
And went down Jordan's banks.

4 With one accord we'll serve the Lord,
His holy truth declare,
That he who dy'd, he was baptiz'd,
We see th' example there.

5 Now we can tell our friends farewel
To practise Christ's command:
This is the road that leads to God,
The way to Canaan's land.

6 Ye sinners all, embrace his call,
His blessed truth embrace,
That you may stand on Canaan's land,
And see him face to face.

7 Come let us join, in hearts combine
To lift his name on high,
That all may sing to Christ our King,
A long eternity.

Source: A New Collection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, from various authors—some entirely new (3rd Windsor Ed.) #XXII