Baptize us anew
by W. A. Ogden (1841–1897)
Representative text
As printed in The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal (1985), no. 258.
Verse 1
Baptize us anew With power from on high, With love, O refresh us! Dear Savior, draw nigh. We humbly beseech Thee, Lord Jesus, we pray, With love and the Spirit baptize us today.
Verse 2
Unworthy we cry, Unholy, unclean, O wash us and cleanse us From sin’s guilty stain. We humbly beseech Thee, Lord Jesus, we pray, With love and the Spirit baptize us today.
Verse 3
O heavenly Dove, Descend from on high! We plead Thy rich blessing; In mercy draw nigh. We humbly beseech Thee, Lord Jesus, we pray, With love and the Spirit baptize us today.
Verse 4
O list the glad voice! From heaven it came: Thou art My beloved, Well pleased I am. We praise Thee, we bless Thee, dear Lamb that was slain We laud and adore Thee, Amen and Amen.