*You called me, Father, by my name when I had still no say; today you call me to confirm the vows my parents made. You give me freedom to believe; today I make my choice, and to the worship of the church I add my learning voice. Within the circle of the faith, as member of your cast, I take my place with all the saints of future, present, past. In all the tensions of my life, between my faith and doubt, let your great Spirit give me hope, sustain me, lead me out. So help me in my unbelief and let my life be true: feet firmly planted on the earth, my sights set high on you. *An alternative first stanza is offered where a person has not been baptized in infancy: Lord, when I came into this life, you called me by my name; today I come, commit myself, responding to your claim.