Meekly in Jordan’s flowing stream

The great Redeemer bowed;

Bright was the glory’s sacred beam

That hushed the wondering crowd.

2 Thus God descended to approve

The deed that Christ had done;

Thus came the emblematic Dove,

And hovered over the Son.

3 So may the Spirit come to-day

To our baptismal scene;

Let thoughts of earth be far away,

And every mind serene.

4 This day we give to holy joy;

This day to heaven belongs;

Raised to new life, we will employ

In melody our tongues.