BAPTISM ~ by R. Nathaniel Dett

Performed at St. Anne’s Anglican Church in Toronto
A capella

(Hum)
It’s down into the water that we, as converts, go
To serve our Lord and Master, in humbleness below.
I have received my bounty, and all my marital dress.
The ring of love and favour; the robe of righteousness.

‘Twas down into the Jordon the Saviour went with John.
The Father spoke from heaven, “Behold my well-loved Son!”
Earth-born to save the sinner, salvations way to tell.
O’er sin and death the winner, and Me He pleases well.
(Hum)