THE BAPTISM
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This sweet little Lily, this babe of our love, This gift of our Father in glory above,— O Crucified Saviour, we bring her to Thee To make her as pure as the lily to be; Thy Spirit attend her, nor leave her alone. O make her to love Thee and seal her Thine own! Thus may she forever dwell close to Thy breast, And enter all blood-washed, the Heavenly Rest.
