Comments on: In praise of baptism

By: nlroper

nlroper — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:59:22 +0000

Sorry, I’m trying to say my own adult baptism…

By: nlroper

nlroper — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:57:08 +0000

Hmm, I meant to say my own, , baptism. Dont know why that didn’t work.

By: nlroper

nlroper — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:56:12 +0000

Thank you, Natalie. This post reminded me of my own % ) baptism, and brought tears of grateful remembrance to my eyes. I also felt very welcomed into a new community, with many new friends gathered around, supporting me, and excited for me. I will never forget the feeling of light that suffused that time in my life. That light truly did break thru clouds of strife for me, and that lovely Primary song is a favorite.

By: Margaret Young

Margaret Young — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:06 +0000

Lovely, Natalie! I attended a re-baptism this week–which, frankly blew me away. I was unprepared for the depth of meaning the atonement took on as a young woman spoke about it prior to her father’s re-baptism. I have never heard such a remarkable talk on the atonement as from this teenager, nor have I felt such a strong spirit at a baptism as when a father rebaptised his son–who had a new understanding of what this ordinance and its attendant covenants meant.
I was the pianist. One of the hymns we sang was written by an old English professor, Ed Hart, who was also in the ward of my youth. He had several children, most of whom did not remain active in the faith. I had heard him speak movingly of the line from _Romeo and Julier_: “Cast me not away!” and bearing testimony that Christ does not cast us away. I had a hard time playing the hymn as tears blurred my sight. The words were so powerful–all verses. I’d urge anyone to read through them. I’ll put one phrase here:
“Our Savior’s love shines like the sun with perfect light, as from above is breaks thru clouds of strife.”

By: SteveP

SteveP — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:48:03 +0000

Natalie, This was a beautiful description of what all baptisms can be, young and old. But then I don’t think I’ve ever been to a baptism that wasn’t deeply meaningful and joyous, but this sounds exceptionally perfect.

By: Kevin Barney

Kevin Barney — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:31:12 +0000

It sounds like your ward does an excellent job with this. Thanks for sharing.

By: Ardis Parshall

Ardis Parshall — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:15:41 +0000

This is the best post you’ve ever written, Natalie. Thank you.