Verse 1
The children in their earliest days
To Jesus brought, are truly blest:
He folds them in his kind embrace,
He warms them in his tender breast.

Verse 2
One of those happy children, me,
Saviour, into thy arms receive,
Brought by my parents’ prayers to thee,
O may I in thy kingdom live.

Verse 3
They tell me thou art good indeed,
And would’st to all thy grace impart;
Put then thy hands upon my head,
Put faith into my simple heart.

Verse 4
Thee may I for my portion chuse,
To thee thro’ life obedient prove,
And now obtain, and never lose
The blessing of my Saviour’s love.