another, so that our lives are sustained and sanctified for 
your service.


*The Rector or Minister in charge continues*

Holy Spirit, open our eyes, our ears, and our hearts, that we 
may grow closer to you through joy and through suffering.  
Be with us in the fullness of your power as new members are 
added to your household, as we grow in grace through the 
years, when we are joined in marriage, when we turn to you 
in sickness or special need, and, at the last, when we are 
committed into the Father's hands.


*The Bishop concludes*

Now, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
sanctify this place;

*People*  For everything in heaven and on earth is yours.

*Bishop*  Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom;

*People*  And you are exalted as head over all.  Amen.


*The Bishop moves to the Font, lays a hand upon it, and says*

Father, we thank you that through the waters of Baptism we 
die to sin and are made new in Christ.  Grant through your Spirit 
that those baptized here may enjoy the liberty and 
splendor of the children of God.

&V.  There is one Lord, one Faith, or Baptism;

&R.  One God and Father of all.

We dedicate this Font in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of 
the Holy Spirit.  Amen.

*If there are persons to be baptized, water is now poured into the Font, 
and the service continues as directed on page 575.*