Chapter 28—Child Dedication
Let ministers take little children in their arms and bless
them—The mothers that brought their children to Jesus, did well.
Remember the text, “Suffer the little children to come unto me, and
forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.” Let mothers now
lead their children to Christ. Let ministers of the gospel take the little
children in their arms, and bless them in the name of Jesus. Let words
of tenderest love be spoken to the little ones; for Jesus took the lambs
of the flock in His arms, and blessed them.—
The Review and Herald,
March 24, 1896
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Baby Jesus was dedicated at the temple—The priest went
through the ceremony of his official work. He took the child in his
arms, and held it up before the altar. After handing it back to its mother,
he inscribed the name “Jesus” on the roll of the firstborn.—
The Desire
of Ages, 52
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Hannah dedicated her child to God from birth—The burden
which she could share with no earthly friend she cast upon God.
Earnestly she pleaded that He would take away her reproach and grant
her the precious gift of a son to nurture and train for Him. And she
made a solemn vow that if her request were granted, she would dedi-
cate her child to God, even from its birth.—
Patriarchs and Prophets,
570
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Hannah and her husband, in an act of worship, confirmed the
dedication of their child—In her prayer, Hannah had made a vow
that if her request were granted, she would dedicate her child to the
service of God. This vow she made known to her husband, and he
confirmed it in a solemn act of worship, before leaving Shiloh.—
The
Signs of the Times, October 27, 1881
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Parents should give their children to the Lord—Parents, give
your children to the Lord, and ever keep it before their minds that they
belong to Him, that they are lambs of Christ’s flock, watched over
by the true Shepherd. Hannah dedicated Samuel to the Lord; and it
is said of him, “Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him, and did
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