<TITLE>02. Par 13-20</TITLE>L-13 O Lord, we are indeed a privileged people to live in a country where we still have a freedom of worship, that where we have a--the government that protects us and gives us this God-given heritage; that we do not have to go according to a state church or some dictator type, but we can come to Thee in the way that we are convinced in our heart. We pray that this will last long until Jesus comes, if it so be in Thy provided way.
And now, many of the people are bringing their little children, day after day, and week after week, as You give them into the arms and care of their father and mother. They bring them, Lord, to us, as elders here at the church. And we, by prayer, offer them to Thee. I pray, God, that You'll take each of these little darlings this morning and will consecrate their lives to Thee. And bless the homes that they come from. May their father and mother be so dedicated to You, that the children will be raised up in Christian homes to serve You all the days of their life.
Cleanse us this morning, Lord, as they bring these little innocent lambs, the very blossom of their heart. But they are wanting them to have Eternal Life, and they're asking You, O God, to protect them, and to keep them, and guide them until they're old enough that we can talk to them and persuade them to accept the Lord Jesus and receive Eternal Life. We do this for God's glory, according to His Word, in the Name of His Son, the Lord Jesus. Amen.

L-15 Now, while the mothers bring--and fathers, bring their little ones up here for dedication, the sister will play. Just bring the little fellows and stand right along the altar here by these little ones that's already been dedicated. All right.
Immediately following this service will be the baptismal service. And while they're bringing them, I might announce, be sure to get your loved ones here now this afternoon by six--between six and six-thirty they'll be giving out the prayer cards. And the services will be starting, I guess, at seven? At seven-thirty.

L-17 All right, sir. Just come right up close with the little ones, if you will. I see mothers getting their camera out here. You know how mothers think about little ones.
How many loves little children? Oh, my. I used to hear these little ones sing, "Jesus Loves The Little Children Of The World."

L-19 Are you Sister Grimsley? Your grand-baby. I don't know whether Meda has entered the church yet or not. We read in a paper sometime ago, and she called me and told me that a Sister Grimsley had died here in the city. And we were surprised. And then when I come home and went to church that Sunday, here you were setting at the church. And I said, "Well, she's the most lively dead woman I have ever seen." So it must've been another sister, Mrs. Grimsley. Yes, ma'am. Uhm...

L-20 Now, I want to ask Brother Neville and some of the elders if they'll come forward at this time, and stand here in dedication. If... Some of you minister brothers there, as elders, come right ahead, brother, and brother...
Now, each of you mothers and fathers, and grandparents, are offering to God these little precious jewels that God has given to you for dedication, dedicating them to the God that gave them to you. May His grace and mercy ever be with you is my prayer.
Is Brother Collins near, or, brother, or... Let him come forward if he will here for this service if... He's one of our associate pastors here of the church, and we'd like to have him here with prayer of--with us, if possible.


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