Baptism
Bill & Gloria Gaither Lyrics

The summer breeze, made ripples on the pond
The natural elements of the world were behaving in perfect harmony as the summer breeze made ripples on the pond.

Rattled through the rings and the willow trees beyond
The trees responded to the wind by rattling their leaves creating a beautiful sound.

Daddy in his good hat, mama in her Sunday dress
My parents dressed in their finest clothes to witness my baptism, indicating the respect and honor they placed in this important milestone in my life.

Watched in pride, as I stood there in the water up to my chest
My parents were filled with a sense of pride as they watched me undergo baptism, knowing that I was taking an important step in my faith journey.

And the preacher spoke about the cleansing blood
The preacher delivered a message about the symbolic nature of baptism and how it represents the cleansing of one's sins.

I sank my toes into that East Tennessee mud
As I stood in the water, I felt the sensation of the mud underneath my feet, a tangible reminder of the earth and the physical world around us.

And it was down with the old man, up with the new
The act of baptism represents a significant internal transformation, where the old self is symbolically washed away and reborn into a new life.

Raised to walk in the way of light and truth
With baptism comes a commitment to living a life guided by the principles of light and truth, as taught by Jesus.

I didn't see no angels, just a few saints on the shore
Although I did not see any celestial beings during my baptism, the presence of other devout individuals on the shore made me feel connected to a community of like-minded believers.

But I felt like a new baby, cradled up in the arms of the Lord
After undergoing baptism, I felt a sense of spiritual renewal and immense comfort in the knowledge that I was being held by God's grace and love.

Amazing grace, oh how sweet the sound
The concept of grace, or the unmerited favor and forgiveness extended to us by God, is a central tenet of the Christian faith and is celebrated in this song.

There was glory in the air, there was dinner on the ground
The feeling of transcendence and uplifting of the spirit that comes with a spiritual ceremony such as baptism was palpable, and it was also an occasion for communal celebration.

And my sins went for many, were washed away and gone
The act of baptism represents the symbolic washing away of one's sins and transgressions, providing a new start for the individual's spiritual journey.

Along with a buffalo nickel I forgot to leave at home
In the moment of baptism, all of one's past mistakes are washed away, even down to the small, symbolic items that one may have inadvertently brought along.

But that seemed like such a small, small price to pay
The feeling of spiritual rebirth and renewal that comes with baptism is such a powerful and transformative experience that any sacrifices made seem minimal in comparison.

For the blessed peace of mind that came to me that day
The sense of inner peace and clarity that comes with undergoing baptism is a powerful emotional experience and one that is highly valued by those who experience it.

This road is long and dusty, sometimes the soul must be cleansed
The journey of faith is a long and arduous one, and there may be times when one needs to reclaim their sense of purity and connection to God through the symbolic act of baptism.

And I long to feel that water, rushing over me again
For those who undergo baptism, the memory of that powerful emotional experience can become a source of spiritual strength and renewal in times of need or doubt.

I felt like a newborn baby, cradled up in the arms of the Lord
For those who undergo baptism, the feeling of being reborn into a new life, free from the weight of past sins and mistakes, can be a profound and intensely emotional experience.