<TITLE>20. Par 152-162</TITLE>L-152 Lord God, as Sister Sumner comes now to--to follow in baptism, our Lord and Saviour, coming next after her husband, how appropriate. I didn't know that. But to wait till that time, that must've been Your ordained will, Lord, and Your way of doing things, that she could follow her husband also, for he is the example for her. And I pray that You'll bless her and consecrate her life. And may they live long, happy lives together, raising their little ones and serving You. As she comes now to be baptized, I pray that You'll give her the desire of her heart.
Upon the confession of your faith in the Son of God, I baptize thee, my beloved sister, in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. [The sister is immersed, then the curtain is closed--Ed.]

L-154 First time you've ever been baptized, Sister Sothmann? [The curtain is opened--Ed.]
This is one of my very dear bosom friend's wife, Brother Fred Sothmann from Hughton, Saskatchewan, Canada. Sister Sothmann, she's a very dear person, consecrated woman, a real mother, a real wife and sweetheart to my friend, Fred. I pray that God bless Sister Sothmann and give her every kingdom gift that she's desiring.
Put your arm right here. I believe this would be best, Sister Sothmann, take it right like this and then this one underneath like that. Let us pray.

L-156 O Lord God, Creator of heavens and earth, I'm just as positive that You're standing somewhere on this little place here this morning, looking at this, for no man can do anything in Your Name without You knowing about it. You see this woman's faith and her consecration. I pray that You'll bless her and Brother Fred, together; may they live long, happy lives, serving You. Grant it, Lord. And as she's come now with a full surrendered heart in consecration to be baptized according to the way that the apostles were baptized, in the way they did baptize...
Therefore, upon her confession of her faith in the Son of God, I baptize thee, my beloved sister, in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. [The sister is immersed, then the curtain is closed--Ed.]

L-158 Kind of getting the shivering bumps? [The sister says, "Yes."--Ed.] What is your name? ["Doris Hudgins."] Hudgins. [The curtain is opened.]
Sister Doris Hudgins. Where you from, Sister Hudgins? New Albany. She comes this morning to be baptized into the Name of her Saviour. May the Lord God of heaven bless her and make her a blessing in New Albany, from which she shall return.
Put--put this arm under like this and that's right. All right. Keep the little fellow right there just a moment, till...?... That's pretty cold for a little girl. Is that your little sister? Oh, that's mighty fine. Just a moment, we'll take care of it. Let us pray, will you?

L-160 Almighty God, Creator of heavens and earth, and Author of Everlasting Life, and Giver of all good spiritual and physical gifts, give to this woman good health, strength, happiness, and all the spiritual blessings that You have in store for her. God is not willing that she should lack in anything. And I pray that You'll grant it, Lord, to her, as she's consecrating herself in following Thee to this icy tomb this morning. God, grant it.
And upon the confession of your faith, I baptize thee, my beloved sister, in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. [The sister is immersed, then the curtain is closed--Ed.] Praise God.

L-162 And you, son, get a little bit used to it. He may be a little afraid. Don't be scared now.
Well, what's your name, honey? ["Mary Alice Blade." The curtain is opened--Ed.] Blade? Are you the--the--the people just baptized? Little Mary Alice Blade. How old are you, honey? Eleven years old. May the Lord bless this little child, give to her the sincerity and desire, the sincere desire of her heart is my prayer. You walk up here. Mary Ellen... Mary Alice. All right, then. Let us pray.


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