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The Seventh-Day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · December 18, 1879

FromThe Review and Herald, Vol. 54, No. 25

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BAPTISM

By Eliza H. Morton

The sparkling waters pure and clear Of Jordan’s yielding wave Were parted by the form of Him Who came from Heaven to save.
The Holy Spirit like a dove Made known his gentle power, And we can feel through ages past The influence of that hour.
“Repent, believe, and be baptized,” The message is to you; The way is plain that leads to life, The steps are simple, few.
The cross may seem a heavy load, But shrink not at the sight; Sweet blessings will refresh the soul, And make the burden light.
The rippling stream now murmurs on, And sings a gladsome strain; Oh, follow in the footsteps true Of Him for sinners slain!
The limpid waters then will prove A fount of joy and love; The heart will feel the restful peace That cometh from above.
ELIZA H. MORTON.
Battle Creek, Mich.