Scripture Verse

We are buried with Him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4

Introduction

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The Baptism of Christ
Carl H. Bloch
1834–1890

Words: Ben­ja­min Bed­dome (1717–1795). Pub­lished post­hu­mous­ly in Hymns Adapt­ed to Pub­lic Wor­ship (Lon­don: Bu­rton & Briggs, 1818), num­ber 603. The Re­deem­er’s Ex­am­ple.

Music: Az­mon Carl G. Glä­ser, 1828. Ar­ranged by Lo­well Ma­son, Mo­dern Psalm­ist, 1839 (🔊 pdf nwc).

Alternate Tune:

  • Dundee Scot­tish Psal­ter, 1615 (🔊 pdf nwc)

Lyrics

Buried beneath the yielding wave,
The great Redeemer lies;
Faith views Him in the watery grave,
And thence beholds Him rise.

Thus it becomes His saints today,
Their ardent zeal t’express,
And in the Lord’s appointed way,
Fulfill all righteousness.

With joy we in His footsteps tread,
And would His cause maintain,
Like Him be numbered with the dead,
And with Him rise and reign.

His presence oft revives our hearts,
And drives our fears away;
When He commands, and strength imparts,
We cheerfully obey.

Now we, dear Jesus, would to Thee
Our grateful voices raise;
Washed in the fountain of Thy blood,
Our lives shall all be praise.