<TITLE>03. Par 11-11</TITLE>L-11 Now, we know, as the pastor and I lays hands upon these babies, our hands are poor substitutes for our Lord, because His was holy. But if He had to search through the earth this morning to find a holy hand, where would you find it? There's no such thing (You see?) in the earth, but by His grace we represent Him. And the children here that we'll be dedicating, we'll lay our hands upon them and offer prayer and thanksgiving for what He's give them to the people, and may they be little blossoms in your home to help brighten the path as you go along. May they be raised in the admonition of God. And may these little children now become great workers if there is a tomorrow in the Kingdom of God, is our sincere prayer. All right.
11a      May the Lord bless. Let's see. I believe we'll start over here with this little black headed fellow with the...?... on. Just kinda look... Oh, my, my wife ought to be here to hold this little one. Always afraid I'll break them. You see? My, what a pretty little fellow. How do you do? What a appropriate time when in the manger, there was found a Baby: a Christmas time for dedication of babies back to God. What's his name? Samuel Thomas. Now, that's a very good name. Let us bow our heads.
Our heavenly Father, as this happy little couple this morning comes with this little spot of joy that You have added to their union, little Samuel Thomas, Father God, we pray that You'll bless this child. And as we raise him in Your Presence this morning, Lord, for Your holy unseen hands to bless this child, may it be so, Lord, that the child will live. And if there is a tomorrow, may it be a great worker for the Kingdom of God. Bless its parents. And now, Father, we give to You little Samuel Thomas, in the Name of Jesus Christ, for a dedicated life to the Kingdom of God. Amen.
God bless you and hubby, and may you have a happiness and may there a bright little spot in your life as all through in your journey. God bless you.
11b      Now, is this the little...?... Now, I can't understand that language. I know what it--I know what it--what you're doing, but I don't understand it. When I was in Germany not long ago, I couldn't speak one word. I said, "But the thing about you German people, here..." I said, "I don't understand." I said, "Every..." I was going down the street and a woman was packing a baby, and it was crying in English." Well, I believe she has a too...?... all cooped up when I get back...?... Alicia Kay Carlyle. Alicia Kay Carlyle, that's a beautiful name. I like that. Would you bring the little sister here? Mmmm. Oh, have I--I got your hand in there too, sister?
Now, you know when Israel brought their sacrifice (that I preached on yesterday) to the altar (See?), they'd laid their hands upon it, because they identified themself to their sacrifices. Your hands upon your baby, identifies you with the baby then, is that all right? And we lay our hands upon it, identifying ourself in prayer to God for this little Alicia Kay...?... Carlyle.
Our heavenly Father, we raise to You, this little lady, God, this spot of joy that's been given to this family; bless this little girl, Lord, this pretty little thing, that I hold here in my arms this morning. As the mother brings this baby... You give it to her, and now she's giving it over to You. It shows her faith and desire, Lord, that her child shall be raised in the admonition of God. Bless her, Lord, and may she live a long happy life, and be a great servant for You in the tomorrow, if there is a tomorrow. Bless the home it comes from. Grant it, Lord. Now, we give to You this lovely little girl in dedication, in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Now, isn't that a pretty little thing. You know, every mother's baby is the prettiest one on earth. That's right, isn't it? God bless you... a very sweet little thing... It's watching me around like that. Now, I've got my hand...?...
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