Hymns for Children, 9

Teacher, Guide of young beginners,
Let a child approach to Thee,
Thee, who earnest to ransom sinners.

Thee, who diedst to ransom me:
Into Thy protection take me,
Full of goodness as Thou art.
After Thy own image make me,
Make me after Thy own heart.
Exercise the potter's power
Over this unshapen clay:
Call me in the morning hour,
Teach my simpleness the way:
With a tender awe inspire,
That I never more may rove;
The faint spark of good desire
Blow into a flame of love.
O my everlasting Lover,
Thee that I may love again.
To mine inmost soul discover
All Thy dying love for man;
By Thy Spirit's inspiration
Make Thy depths of mercy known.
Seal the heir of sure salvation.
Then translate me to Thy throne.