The Baptism Form (8)—A Prayer for our Children

Having instructed us in the meaning of baptism and establishing the necessity of infant baptism, the baptism form now proceeds to lead us in prayer. The prayer of the baptism form, along with the introductory exhortation to prayer, is as follows: That therefore this holy ordinance of God may be administered to his glory, to our comfort, and to the edification of his church, let us call upon his holy name.  PRAYER  O Almighty and eternal God, Thou, who hast according to thy severe judgment...