A Baptism Sourcebook

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J. Robert Baker, Larry Nyberg, Victoria M. Tufano
LiturgyTrainingPublications, 1993 - 224 pages
The Sourcebook series of anthologies gathers prose and poetry, hymns and prayers from various times and traditions, all centered on a particular theme, from the seasons of the church year to the foundational moments in the life of a Christian. Each collection offers a treasury of wisdom for use in homilies, prayer services and personal meditation.

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Contents

Baptism
1
Election Gods Call and Its Demands
3
Response
7
Living Word
13
Faith and Creed
17
Water
32
Thirst
37
Flood
43
Naming
103
Godparents
111
Anointing Chrism
117
Sealing
123
Perfume
131
Dressing Garment
136
Cross
145
Gospel
155

Death
46
Font
53
Cleansing
65
Refreshment
75
Fertility
83
Birth
91
Church
159
Communion of Saints
171
Festivity
203
Endnotes
210
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