Hymn 488
See these ones in white apparel
Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7
Scripture: Mark 16:16
1
See these ones in white apparel,
Standing by the river’s brink;
Their backs turned to the world and sin,
And waiting to be baptised,
And expecting
To fulfil the Lord’s command.
2
Behold, how they stand there in fear,
But they are not of hope bereft;
They know that their blessed Saviour
Commanded their immersion.
Jordan is cold,
But their faith is waxing hot.
3
Behold and see, other brethren,
Their elders in Jesus Christ,
Stretch out hands of love to help them;
They have been like them before.
At this moment
They rejoice in pard'ning grace.
4
Go, follow your Saviour and Lord,
Behold with the eye of faith
The heavens open: God’s spirit
Loudly saying from heaven,
“These disciples,
Are my beloved children.”