Down Beside The Crystal Waters – Hymn Lyric
Have you ever felt the peace and joy that comes from following in the footsteps of Jesus, the Lamb of God, down beside the crystal waters? Imagine being led by Him to the waters, where the saints gather to walk in His path. Baptism symbolizes our old self dying and being buried with the Crucified, but rising up again as a witness to the fact that Jesus Saves. Let’s recommit to following Him, singing hymns of praise, and walking in His grace and love.
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Down Beside The Crystal Waters – Hymn Lyric
Down beside the crystal waters,
Led by Jesus, Lamb of God,
Gather now the saints to follow
Meekly in the path he trod.
Refrain:
Down in the waters’ depth,
Sinking ‘neath the crystal waves,
Buried with the Crucified,
Witness that Jesus Saves.
Sweet indeed are hymns of praises,
Sweeter still to please the Lord;
And our hearts with love are glowing
As we here obey his word.
[Refrain]
We have died the death to evil,
To its follies bade adieu;
Now we’re buried with our Savior,
Raised to walk with him anew.
[Refrain]
One in life and death with Jesus,
Let us of thy grace partake;
Help us keep our vows unbroken,
Till we in thy likeness wake.
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Meaning of Down Beside The Crystal Waters
Have you ever felt the peace and joy that comes from following in the footsteps of Jesus, the Lamb of God? Imagine being led by Him down beside crystal waters, where the saints gather to walk in His path. It’s a beautiful image, isn’t it?
When we gather by the waters, we are reminded of the powerful symbol of baptism. Just as Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River, we too can experience a spiritual rebirth through the waters of baptism. As we go down into the waters, it symbolizes our old self dying and being buried with the Crucified. But the best part? Rising up again, just like Jesus did, as a new creation – a witness to the fact that Jesus Saves.
There’s something truly sweet about singing hymns of praise and worship, isn’t there? It warms our hearts and brings us closer to the Lord. But even sweeter still is the act of obedience. When we choose to follow His word and be baptized, our hearts are filled with love and gratitude for all that He has done for us.
Baptism isn’t just a ritual – it’s a declaration of our faith and a commitment to leave behind the ways of the world. By going down into the waters, we are saying goodbye to the temptations and sins that once held us captive. And as we rise up, we are reminded that we are now united with our Savior, ready to walk in His ways and live a new life filled with grace and purpose.
In this journey of faith, we are not alone. We are joined with Jesus in life and in death, and we can partake in His grace each and every day. With His help, we can keep our vows unbroken and stay true to our commitment to follow Him. And one day, when we wake up in His likeness, we will know that our faith and obedience were worth it all.
So let’s gather by the crystal waters, let’s sing our hymns of praise, and let’s recommit ourselves to following in the footsteps of Jesus. May we always remember the powerful symbol of baptism and the new life it offers us. And may we continue to walk in His grace and love, now and forevermore. Amen.
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