Essential Baptist Principles_™
As taught in the Holy Scriptures
June 2010

Selected Hymn
 

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Lord, How Delightful
Sessions. L. M.
#238 in the Old School Hymnal

Lord, how delightful 'tis to see
A whole assembly worship Thee
At once they sing, at once they pray,
They hear of heaven and learn the way.

I have been there and still would go;
'Tis like a little heaven below.
Not all that hell or sin can say
 Shalt tempt me to forget this day

O write upon my memory, Lord,
The text and doctrine of Thy word.
That I may break Thy law no more,
But love Thee better than before.

With tho'ts of Christ and things divine,
Fill up this foolish heart of mine,
That hoping pardon thru His blood,
I may lie down and wake with God.

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Notable Quote: "By letter and messengers from Warren, We were informed that they had petitioned the legislatures of Boston and Connecticut, in favor of their brethren who suffer for nonconformity to the religious establishments of those colonies; and , in case their petitions produce not a speedy or effectual redress of their grievances, requested that we would join with them in a petition to our gracious sovereign. Voted, that this association will not only join that of Warren, in seeking relief for our oppressed brethren, but will also solicit the concurrence of the Associations of Virginia and Carolina in the design, if need be. Voted also, That letters and messengers be sent to signify this our resolution." From the minutes of the Philadelphia Baptist association, 1769. Illustrates the involvement of the Baptist in petitioning our founding fathers for religious liberty.