1. Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer,
We now devote to Thee;
Let them Thy covenant mercies share,
And Thy salvation see.
2. Such helpless babes
Thou didst embrace,
While dwelling here below;
To us and ours, O God of grace,
The same compassion show.
3. In early days their hearts secure,
From worldly snares, we pray;
O let them to the end endure
In every righteous way.
4. Grant us before them, Lord, to live
In holy faith and fear;
To us a heaven of glory give,
And bring our children there.
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6. Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer,
We dow devote to Thee;
Let them Thy covenant mercies share,
And Thy salvation see.