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Text:Jesus, Once an Infant Small
Author:Thomas B. Pollock
Tune:HERVEY'S LITANY
Composer:Frederick A. J. Hervey

158. Jesus, Once an Infant Small

1 Jesus, once an infant small,
Cradles in the oxen's stall,
Though the Lord and God of all:
Hear us, Holy Jesus.

2 Be thou with us every day,
In our work and in our play,
When we learn and when we pray.
Hear us, Holy Jesus.

3 When we lie asleep at night,
Ever may thy angels bright
Keep us safe till morning light:
Hear us, Holy Jesus.

4 Make us brave without a fear,
Make us happy, full of cheer,
Sure that thou art always near:
Hear us, Holy Jesus.

5 May we prize our Christian name,
May we guard it free from blame,
Fearing all that causes shame:
Hear us, Holy Jesus.

6 May we ever try to be
From all sinful tempers free,
Pure and gentle, Lord, like thee:
Hear us, Holy Jesus.

7 Jesus, Son of God most high,
Who didst in a manger lie,
Who upon the cross didst die:
Hear us, Holy Jesus.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, once an infant small
Title: Jesus, Once an Infant Small
Author: Thomas B. Pollock
Meter: 7.7.7.6
Publication Date: 1935
Topic: Litany
Tune Information
Name: HERVEY'S LITANY
Composer: Frederick A. J. Hervey
Meter: 7.7.7.6
Key: B♭ Major



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