Baptize Us Anew

Baptize us anew
With power from on high,
With love, O refresh us!
Dear Savior, draw nigh.

Refrain

We humbly beseech Thee,
Lord Jesus, we pray,
With love and the Spirit
Baptize us today.

Unworthy we cry,
Unholy, unclean,
O wash us and cleanse us
From sin’s guilty stain.

Refrain

O heavenly Dove,
Descend from on high!
We plead Thy rich blessing;
In mercy draw nigh.

Refrain

O list the glad voice!
From Heaven it came:
“Thou art My Belovèd,
Well pleasèd I am.”

We praise thee, we bless Thee,
Dear Lamb that was slain,
We laud and adore Thee,
Amen and Amen.

Author: Fanny Crosby

Year: 1872

This hymn is also known as 'Baptize Us Anew' or 'Dear Saviour, We Pray'. It is one of the many gospel songs written by Fanny Crosby (Frances Jane Crosby, 1820–1915). The lyrics match her style and were published in collections such as 'The Song of Joy' and 'Gospel Hymns'. No strong alternate attributions exist.