Hymns for Children, 79

Lover of little children. Thee,
O Jesus, we adore;
Our kind and loving Saviour be,
Both now and evermore.

O take us up into Thine arms,
And we are truly bless'd;
Thy new-born babes are safe from harms.
While harbour'd in Thy breast.

There let us ever, ever sleep,
Strangers to guilt and care;
Free from the world of evil, keep
Our tender spirits there.

Still, as we grow in years, in grace
And wisdom let us grow;
But never leave Thy dear embrace,
But never evil know.

Strong let us in Thy grace abide.
But ignorant of ill;
In malice, subtlety, and pride
Let us be children still.

Lover of little children. Thee,
O Jesus, we adore;
Our kind and loving Saviour be
Both now and evermore.