Hymn CCLII. Common Metre. Children devoted to God

Thus saith the mercy of the Lord, "I'll be a God to thee, I'll bless thy numerous race, and they Shall be a seed for me."

Abrah'm believ'd the promis'd grace And gave his sons to God; But water seals the cov'nant now, Which then was seal'd with blood.

Thus Lydia's house was sanctify'd When she receiv'd the word; Thus the believing jailor gave His houshold to the Lord.

Thus do thy saints, O faithful God, Thine ancient truth embrace; To thee their infant offspring bring, And humbly claim the grace.