An Impressive Baptismal Service—The efforts put forth in Oakland have borne fruit in the salvation of precious souls. Sunday morning, December 16, I attended a baptismal service at the Piedmont Baths. Thirty-two candidates were buried with their Lord in baptism, and arose to walk in newness of life. This was a scene that angels of God witnessed with joy.... The entire service was impressive. There was no confusion, and occasionally a verse of some hymn of praise was sung.—Manuscript 105, 1906. (Ev 315.1) MC VC

Emergency Baptism—Arrangements will be made to fulfill the aged man’s request for baptism. He is not strong enough to go to _____ or to _____, and the only way in which the ceremony can be performed is by getting a bathtub and letting him into the water.—Letter 126, 1901. (Ev 315.2) MC VC

God’s Keeping Power—After the believing soul has received the ordinance of baptism, he is to bear in mind that he is dedicated to God, to Christ, and to the Holy Spirit.... (Ev 315.3) MC VC

All who study the life of Christ and practice his teaching will become like Christ. Their influence will be like His. They will reveal soundness of character. They are established in the faith, and will not be overcome by the devil because of vanity and pride. They seek to walk the humble path of obedience, doing the will of God. Their character exerts an influence that tells for the advancement of the cause of God and the healthful purity of His work.... (Ev 315.4) MC VC