Baptize Me
Jaci Velasquez · Heavenly Place [1996]
I have found myself to blame
Now I thirst for innocence
And Your blood is there to quench
Pour Your life into my soul
Let the cleansing waters flow
Make me white as snow
Hear me as I pray
Wash my sins away
Draw me in Your grace
Baptize me
As my lips confess
Fill this emptiness
With Your holiness
Baptize me
Touch my eyes and give me sight
Father bathe me in Your light
At Your feet I'll always be
Until the day Your face I'll see
Let Your words consume my heart
Lead me to the deepest part
And the healing starts
Hear me as I pray
Wash my sins away
Draw me in Your grace
Baptize me
As my lips confess
Fill this emptiness
With Your holiness
Baptize me
Hear me as I pray
Wash my sins away
Draw me in Your grace
Baptize me
As my lips confess
Fill this emptiness
With Your holiness
Baptize me
[spoken]
There is a river of life flowing from the throne of God
There is One who came by water and blood
There is a Spirit who testifies to this
Anyone who believes in the Son has this testimony in his heart
Behold the Lamb of God who also washes away the sins of the world
Baptize me
[/spoken]
Hear me as I pray
Wash my sins away
Draw me in Your grace
Baptize me
As my lips confess
Fill this emptiness
With Your holiness
Baptize me
Hear me as I pray
Wash my sins away
Draw me in Your grace
Baptize me
As my lips confess
Fill this emptiness
With Your holiness
Baptize me
Hear me as I pray
Wash my sins away
Draw me in Your saving grace
Baptize me
Baptize me
Baptize me
Baptize me
Baptize Me
Jaci Velasquez's "Baptize Me" stands as a pivotal track from her 1996 album "Heavenly Place," released during the height of her career as a prominent figure in the Spanish-language Christian music scene. The song exemplifies the genre's characteristic blend of acoustic guitar, piano, and emotive vocals, reflecting the spiritual themes central to her discography. Released alongside hits like "Flower In The Rain," the recording captures the raw, heartfelt style that defined Velasquez's work in the mid-1990s. It remains a significant piece in her catalog, illustrating her ability to craft accessible yet deeply personal worship music that resonated with audiences seeking spiritual connection through melody and lyricism.