I always used to think of baptism merely as a profession on our part.

O, how much more there is in it, besides that! It is God's covenant and testimony toward me.

Blessed names!" said she, soliloquizing,--"Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! sweet society of the Godhead! They come together; they are like the three that came to Abraham's tent.

Each has his precious gift and influence for my soul.
Why was I allowed to see this day, and enjoy this ?" The pastor said, "This is just one of those things which make us say, 'His goodness is unsearchable.' There seems to be no way of accounting for this rich, free, sovereign love." "Can I fear," said she, "to leave my children in such hands?
No.

God of Abraham! 'thou hast been our dwelling-place in all generations.' Faithful God! 'a God to thee and thy seed after thee;' what power the seal of the covenant has to make you believe it; yes, and seemingly to hear it read to you.