The Sacramental Seal

Verse 1

Come, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Honor the means enjoin'd by Thee, Make good our Apostolic boast, And own thy glorious ministry.

Verse 2

We now thy promis'd presence claim, Sent to disciple all mankind, Sent to baptize into thy name, We now thy promis'd presence find.

Verse 3

Father in these reveal thy son, In these for whom we seek thy face, Thy pard'ning mercy now make known, In this, thy sacred means of grace.

Verse 4

Jesus, with us Thou always art, Confirm thy heav'nly washing now, And through this sacrament impart The gifts of heav'n, eternal life.

Verse 5

Spirit divine, descend from high, Baptizer of our spirits Thou. The sacramental seal apply, And witness with the water now.

Verse 6

Oh! that the souls baptiz'd herein, May now thy truth and mercy feel: Redeemer! wash away their sin,-- Come, Holy Ghost, their pardon seal!