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PREFACE TO SECOND EDITION.

THAT this little Hand-book came into a place that was vaiting for it (or a better one) is proved by the fact that the rst edition is exhausted, and that unfilled orders are waitng for its reissue.

The editor and compiler has taken advantage of the presnt occasion to revise and, as he believes, considerably mprove it. He has availed himself, as far as was practiable, of the suggestions of his brother ministers; and he akes this opportunity to thank them for their kindness.

Let him who is inclined to think it incomplete look careully over the field, and he will be surprised to find how ittle material there is that is just what is wanted. There is large amount, both of prose and verse, that is almost, but not quite, suitable. There is an abundance that is good for quiet reading at home; but that is not adapted to be made - part of a public service.

Blank leaves are furnished for those who wish to fill in with any favorite readings of their own that may have been mitted.

BOSTON, April, 1882.

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BAPTISM OF CHILDREN

FLOWER SUNDAY AND CONSECRATION OF CHILDREN

CONSECRATION OR CONFIRMATION OF THOSE OF RIPER

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Baptism of Children.

AND Jesus took a child and set him in the midst; and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them, Whosoever shall receive one of such children, in my name, receiveth me; and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but Him that sent me.

And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them; and his disciples rebuked those that brought them; but when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

Whosoever, therefore, shall humble himself as a little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.

In sympathy, as we believe, with the spirit of Jesus, we are about to dedicate this child to God,

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