The Church Hymnal ‎#235

235. A little child the Saviour came

1 A little child the Saviour came,
The mighty God was still His Name;
And angels worshiped as He lay,
The seeming infant of a day.

2 He Who a little child began
The life divine to show to man,
Proclaims from heaven the message free,
"Let little children come to Me."

3 We bring them, Lord, and with the sign
Of cleansing water name them Thine:
Their souls with saving grace endow,
Baptize then with Thy Spirit now.

4 O give Thy angels charge, good Lord,
Them safely in Thy way to guard;
Thy blessing on their lives command,
And write their names upon Thy hand.

5 O Thou Who by an infant's tongue
Dost hear Thy perfect glory sung,
May these, with all the heavenly host,
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Text Information

• First Line: A little child the Saviour came
• Author: W. Robertson
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: The Church: Baptism
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ALSTONE
• Composer: C. E. Willing
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.