A Frio River Baptism
Down to the river so many went that day,
As brother Bobby and Pastor Ray baptized them the old fashioned way.
Such a beautiful site to behold,
Warm hearts receiving our Savior in waters so cold.
Such a devotion, such a great thing,
To see so many dedicating their lives to Jesus, you could almost hear the angels sing.
They went by twos as each declared their faith to the Lord,
Each testimony given individually as each was in search of Heaven as their final reward.
New spirits arose from that river that day,
Cleansed, made anew with a new song in their heart and the feeling all would be okay.
A new road to travel as the old ways were buried that day,
A new reason for life with the assurance that Jesus is never far away.
Such a meaningful day, seeing so many souls surrendering to our Lord,
And all in one accord.
A day I think I’ll never forget,
Seeing so many happy faces and so many that were wet.
According to the towns population approximately one sixteenth of its population was
baptized that day.
Awesome show of Christian faith is something I’m proud to say.
Copyright © Ronald Bingham | Year Posted 2009
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