Sunday, October 19, 2014

A Baptism Hymn

You divided the water from water
In creation you made us a space
When the rains of the flood burst upon us
The rainbow revealed your true face
So baptize us in this water
Make room for us all in your boat
Baptize us in this water
The water that keeps us afloat

You delivered us through the water
To a dry land you led us ahead
And you quenched all our thirst in the desert
And provided our daily bread
So baptize us in this water
Release us from captivity
Baptize us in this water
The water that sets us free

You have led us to lie by the water
You have pastured the greatest and least
And you offer to all who are thirsty
Your wisdom, and spread us a feast
So baptize us in this water
Invite us to drink without pay
Baptize us in this water
And shepherd us all today

Your anointing has moistened our dry bones
You have raised us and caused us to stand
You have drowned us and brought us up singing
By rivers in your promised land
O baptize us in your water
And heal us with leaves from your tree
Baptize us in your water
And water us eternally

© 2013 by Josh Hosler


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