From the Psalter Hymnal (PsH) (CRC Publications, 1987) and the Presbyterian Hymnal (PH) (Westminster/John Knox Press, 1990)
Hymns dealing explicitly with baptism: | PsH | PH |
Almighty God, Great Father, Lord and King | 273 | |
Baptized In Water | 269 | 492 |
Child of Blessing, Child of Promise | 498 | |
Dearest Jesus, We Are Here | 493 | |
Lord Jesus Christ, Our Lord Most Dear | 496 | |
O God, Great Father, Lord and King | 274 | |
Our Children, Lord, in Faith and Prayer | 270 | |
Out of Deep, Unordered Water | 494 | |
The Lord Our God in Mercy Spoke | 275 | |
We Know That Christ is Raised | 271 | 495 |
With Grateful Hearts Our Faith Professing | 497 | |
Wonder of Wonders, Here Revealed | 499 | |
You Are Our God, We Are Your People | 272 | |
Hymns relating directly to baptism: | ||
Christ, You Are the Fullness | 229 | 346 |
Christ, When For Us You Were Baptized | 70 | |
Fear Not, Rejoice and Be Glad | 201 | |
For the Gift of God the Spirit | 416 | |
For the Glories of God's Grace | 223 | |
How Firm a Foundation | 500 | 631 |
In the Beginning Was the Word Eternal | 218 | |
In the Fish for Three Days Buried | 202 | |
Lift High the Cross | 373 | 371 |
Lift Your Hearts to the Lord | 515 | |
Lord, When You Came to Jordan | 71 | |
O Christ, the Great Foundation | 443 | |
O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High | 364 | |
Spirit of God, Unleashed on Earth | 124 | |
This Joyful Eastertide | 403 | |
When Jesus Came to Jordan | 72 | |
Hymns with baptismal imagery: | ||
As a Chalice Cast of Gold | 336 | |
Blessed Assurance | 490 | 341 |
Christ, the Life of All the Living | 371 | |
Christ, You Are the Fullness | 229 | 346 |
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing | 486 | 356 |
Come, You (Ye) Faithful, Raise the Strain | 389 | 114 |
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken | 506 | 446 |
God Himself Is with Us | 244 | |
God Is Here | 516 | 461 |
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah | 543 | 281 |
Holy Spirit, Lord of Love | 524 | |
How Great Is the Love of the Father | 231 | |
I Will Sing unto the Lord | 152 | |
In the Presence of Your People | 160 | |
Jesus Lives and So Do We | 399 | |
Jesus, Lover of My Soul | 578 | 303 |
Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor | 154 | |
Lord, I Want to Be a Christian | 264 | 372 |
Lord, You Give the Great Commission | 523 | 429 |
Love God with All Your Soul and Strength | 155 | |
My Lord, I Did Not Choose You | 496 | |
Now Thank We All Our God | 454 | 555 |
O Day of Radiant Gladness | 470 | |
O God, Be Gracious to Me | 167 | |
O My People, Turn to Me | 200 | |
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven | 475 | |
Surely It is God Who Saves Me | 193 | |
Tell Out, My Soul | 478 | |
The Church's One Foundation | 502 | 442 |
The Fruit of the Spirit | 224 | |
Thee We Adore, O Hidden Savior | 519 | |
Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples | 434 | |
What Shall I Render to the Lord | 178 | |
Wild and Lone, the Prophet's Voice | 409 | |
We All Are One in Mission | 435 | |
We Are Your People | 436 |
Psalm settings and paraphrases relating to baptism: | PsH | PH | |
Psalm 8: | God's goodness in creation |
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O Lord, Our God, How Excellent | 162 | ||
Lord, Our Lord, Thy (Your) Glorious Name | 8 | 163 | |
O God of Earth and Space | 274 | ||
Psalm 23: | God's nurturing care |
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The Lord My Shepherd Rules My Life | 23 | ||
(He leads me, restores my soul) | 170 | 174 | |
The Lord's My Shepherd | 161 | ||
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us | 591 | 387 | |
Psalm 25: | Lord, to You My Soul Is Lifted | 25 | |
Psalm 29: | God's voice thunders above the waters |
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The God of Heaven | 180 | ||
Psalm 32: | God cleanses us from sin | ||
How Blest Are Those | 32 | 184 | |
Psalms 42-43: | The deer longs for streams of water |
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As Deer Long for Streams | 189 | ||
As a Deer in Want of Water | 42 | ||
My Soul Is Thirsting for the Lord | 190 | ||
Psalm 51: | God forgives |
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Have Mercy on Us, Living Lord | 195 | ||
Psalm | 151 | 196 | |
Be Merciful, Be Merciful, O God | 51 | ||
God, Be Merciful to Me | 255 | ||
Psalm 71: | In You, O Lord, I Put My Trust | 71 | |
Psalm 72: | Justice shall flow from God's grace | ||
Psalm 72 | 204 | ||
Psalm 84: | How Lovely Is Your House, O Lord | 84 | |
How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely | 207 | ||
How Lovely Is Your Dwelling | 243 | ||
Psalm 95: | God calls us each by name, and leads us to sweet waters |
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Now with Joyful Exultation |
95 | ||
Come, Sing with Joy to God | 215 | ||
Psalm 98: | Rivers clap their hands; waters sing; righteousness flows down |
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New Songs of Celebration Render | 218 | ||
To God Compose a Song of Joy | 219 | ||
Psalm 100: | All People That on Earth Do Dwell | 100 | 220 |
Psalm 103: | Come Praise the Lord, My Soul | 103 | |
O My Soul, Bless Your Redeemer | 223 | ||
O Come, My Soul, Sing Praise to God | 297 | ||
Psalm 105: | Trumpet the Name! Praise Be to Our Lord | 105 | |
Psalm 111: | O Give the Lord Wholehearted Praise | 111 | |
Psalm 115: | Not unto Us, O Lord of Heaven | 115 | 227 |
Psalm 116: | What Shall We Render to the Lord |
116 | |
What Shall I Render to the Lord | 178 | ||
Psalm 118: | We enter God's gates (through baptism), receive grace and walk in righteousness |
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Give Thanks to God for All His Goodness |
118 | ||
This Is the Day the Lord Has Made | 230 | ||
Psalm 118 | 231, 232 | ||
Psalm 119: | Blessed Are Those Who Heed the Law of God |
119 | |
Blest Are the Uncorrupt in Heart | 233 | ||
Psalm 126: | God delivers, and God irrigates dry souls |
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When God Delivered Israel | 237 | ||
Psalm 130: | God washes away our stains; we are born of the Spirit |
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Out of the Depths | 240 | ||
Psalm 133: | God heals, anoints and refreshes us |
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Behold the Goodness of the Lord | 241 | ||
Psalm 134: | God illumines us and blesses us |
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Come All You Servants of the Lord | 242 | ||
Psalm 139: | Lord, You Have Searched My Life and Know |
139 | |
You Are Before Me, Lord | 248 | ||
Psalm 145: | God's grace is rich, and sends us forth in mission |
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I Will Exalt My God and King | 145 | ||
O Lord, You Are My God and King | 252 |
(Compiled by Arlo D. Duba, based on work done by Rev. Kathryn Nichols)