Church Book ‎#528

528. Jesus, when a little Child

1 Jesus, when a little Child,
Taught us what we ought to be;
Holy, harmless, undefiled,
Was the Saviour's infancy;
All the Father's glory shone
In the person of His Son.

2 As in age and strength He grew,
Heavenly wisdom filled His breast;
Crowds attentive round Him drew,
Wondering at their infant Guest;
Gazed upon His lovely face,
Saw Him full of truth and grace.

3 In His heavenly Father's house,
Jesus spent His early days;
There He paid His solemn vows,
There proclaimed His Father's praise;
Thus it was His lot to gain
Favor both with God and man.

4 Father, guide our steps aright
In the way that Jesus trod;
May it be our great delight
To obey Thy will, O God!
Then to us shall soon be given
Endless bliss with Christ in heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, when a little Child
• Meter: 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Children; Epiphany, First Sunday
• Source: Sunday School Union H. B., 1845
• Notes: Alternate tune: #33 or #140

Tune Information

• Name: RUPERTI
• Meter: 7s.
• Incipit: 55132 21321 76545
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Source from index: Lutheran