The Chorale Book for England ‎#178

178. Jesu, when Thou once returnedst

Jesu, when Thou once returnedst
From the temple of the Lord,
Where His holy will Thou learnedst,
Gladly to Thy home restored,
Thou wast readt to fulfil,
As a child, Thy parents' will;
Grace and sweet humility,
Evermore were seen in Thee.

See Thy little flock dispersing
From their school with joyous hearts;
Here Thy lessons oft rehearsing,
Train them for lif's busy parts;
Lord, at home or by the way,
Lonely, or in merry play,
Be our Pattern ne'er forgot;
Friend of children, leave us not!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesu, when Thou once returnedst
• Title: Jesu, when Thou once returnedst
• German Title: Jesu, als du wiederkehrtest
• Author: Bahnmaier (1823)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1863

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