The Cyber Hymnal ‎#14086

14086. Opening Prayer

Dear Father, we Thy little ones
Assemble here today
To hear of Jesus’ love to us,
And learn to praise and pray;
O, help me and my schoolmates dear
Remember that the Lord is here;
O, help me and my schoolmates dear
Remember that the Lord is here.

Text Information

• First Line: Dear Father, we Thy little ones
• Title: Opening Prayer
• Author: Virginia J. Kent
• Meter: 86.86.88.88
• Language: English
• Source: Infant Praises by John R. Sweney and William Kirkpatrick (Philadelphia: John J. Hood, 1887)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: DIAS RIDGE
• Composer: Lizzie Edmondson
• Meter: 86.86.88.88
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain