Hymnal for Church and Home ‎#152

152. Oh, Let Thy Spirit With Us Tarry

1 Oh, let Thy spirit with us tarry,
Lord Jesus, this we ask of Thee.
These little ones to Thee we carry:
Baptize them that Thine own they be.

2 We name them after Thee, though humble:
Oh,let them in Thy name arise;
Nor let them fall if they should stumble,
But run their course and gain the prize.

3 If long the course, O Lord, uphold them,
Thy hoary servant bear in mind;
If short, oh, may Thy love enfold them,
That in Thine arms they rest may find.

4 Deep in their hearts thy name be planted,
And write their name in Thy right hand,
That they in weal and woe be granted
Thy Spirit, all to understand.

5 The angels sing when babes are sleeping;
May still they sing when death draws near.
Both cross and crown are in Thy keeping;
Lead Thou us on, we have no fear.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, let Thy Spirit with us tarry
• Title: Oh, Let Thy Spirit With Us Tarry
• Author: N. F. S. Grundtvig
• Meter: 9, 8, 9, 8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1927
• Topic: Baptism
• Notes: Danish first line: O, lad din Aand nu med os vaere; Translator: S. D. Rodholm

Tune Information

• Name: [Oh, let Thy Spirit with us tarry]
• Composer: H. Rung
• Meter: 9, 8, 9, 8.
• Key: F Major