1 This is the Spirit's entry now:
the water and the word,
the cross of Jesus on your brow,
the seal both felt and heard.
2 This miracle of life reborn
comes from the Lord of breath;
the sinless one from life was torn;
our life comes through his death.
3 Let water be the sacred sign
that we must die each day
to rise again by his design
as followers of his way.
4 Renewing Spirit, hear our praise
for your baptismal power
that washes us through all our days.
Come, cleanse again this hour.
