While in this sacred rite of thine
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While in this sacred rite of thineOurselves we offer now,Shine o'er the waters, Dove divine,And seal the cheerful vow.
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All glory be to Him whose lifeFor ours was freely given,Who aids us in the spirit's strife,And makes us meet for heaven.
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To thee we gladly now resignOur life and all our powers;Accept us in this rite divine,And bless these hallowed hours.
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O may we die to earth and sin,Beneath the mystic flood;And when we rise, may we beginTo live anew for God.