A reproduction birth/baptism certificate from the collection of the Rinker Research Library, Zionville,
Pennsylvania. First Published in the late 1800's by Currier and Ives of New York.
It measures 13 x 17 and is an absolutely lovely Victorian reproduction.
Record of Birth & Baptism
Unto These Two Parents
........and his Wife ...... a Daughter of .........
was born a ...... on the ..... day of ..... in the Year of .....
This Child was born in ...... County of ..... State of .....
was Baptised by
...............
and received the Name of
...............
Witnesses
...............
Verse at top left
Behold what condescending love
Jesus on on earth displays!
To babes and sucklings he extends
The riches of his grace
Verse at top right
He still the ancient promise keeps,
To our forefathers giv'n;
Young children in his arms he takes,
And calls them heirs of have'n.
Verse at bottom left
We bring them, Lord, with thankful
And yield them up to thee, hearts
Joyful that we ourselfes are thine,
Thine may our offspring be.
Verse at bottom right
Kindly receive this tender branch,
And form his soul for God;
Baptize it with thy spirit Lord,
And wash it with thy blood.
