A Method for Prayer01 Matthew Henry
Give us grace, as we have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so to walk in him, that our conversation may be in everything as becomes his gospel. Colossians 2:6. Philippians 1:27.
O that we may now bear about with us continually the dying of the Lord Jesus, so as that the life also of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal body, that to us to live may be Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:10.
Your vows are upon us, O God: O that we may be daily performing our vows. Psalm 56:12. Psalm 61:8.
13. UPON OCCASION OF THE BAPTISM OFA CHILD To you, O God, whose all souls are, the souls of the parents and the souls of the children, we present this child a living sacrifice, which we desire may be holy and acceptable, and that it may be given up and dedicated to the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Ezekiel 18:4.
Romans 12:1. Matthew 28:19.
It is conceived in sin, but there is a fountain opened: O wash the soul of this child in that fountain, now it is by your appointment washed with pure water. Psalm 51:5. Zechariah 13:1. Hebrews
It is one of the children of the covenant, one of the children that is borne unto you, it is your servant born in your house: O make good your ancient covenant, that you will be a God to believers and to their seed; for this blessing of Abraham comes upon the Gentiles, and the promise is still to us and to our children. Acts 3:25. Ezekiel
16.20. Psalm 116:16. Genesis 17:7. Galatians 3:14. Acts 2:39.