BAPTISM SONG - Billy Hughes
My friend Billy Hughes (fantastic singer) made me proud by singing this song for me and my wife Mabel.
Stan loves music, is published (EMI/Capitol), and has experience performing on radio and TV when it was live in the good old days. These days he's just writing
Songwriter of pop, country, inspirational songs. I like to write. I travel a lot to Asia...so my music may have an Asian influence.
Story behind the song
I originally wrote this for my friend's daughter - Jasmin Ganasi for her baptism. We sang this at almost every baptism at our church.
Lyrics
The Baptism Song
By Stan Loh June 11, 1993 (Inspired by the forthcoming baptism of Jasmin Ganasi., July 4, 1993)
Here's a child, we give to You for Your blessing,
Precious child, to be loved in Your arms.
Take her (him) in to be one of Your own,
Give her (him) all the good qualities of life,
REFRAIN#1
Keep the Light in her (his) heart brightly burning,
Keep a place in Your world, teach her (him) giving.
As You take her (him) in Your house, lend her (him) talents,
To be used for the right, and not for wrong.
FOR FEMALE CANDIDATES
2. Presenting (NAME: ................................),
Bless her with grace and patience,
Precious child, to be loved in Your arms.
Take her (him) in to be one of Your own, Lord.
Give her (him) all the good qualities, my Lord. (Go to Refrain #1)
FOR MALE CANDIDATES
2. Presenting (NAME: ...............................),
Bless him with strength and courage,
Precious child, to be loved in Your arms.
Take her (him) in to be one of Your own, Lord.
Give her (him) all the good qualities, my Lord. (Go to Chorus #2)
REFRAIN #2
Remember Jesus when you raise this tender loved one,
Remember promises you made to the Lord,
Guide this dear one with great care and affection,
Keep her (his) Light shining bright for our Lord. (Repeat Chorus #1)
