The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#609

609. Saviour, For the Little One

1 Saviour, for the little one
Safely gathered in Thine arms,
Ere the battle had begun,
Victor, spared from war's alarms,
We who toil and struggle sing
Praise to Thee, the children's King.

2 Thou dost give and take away,
Full of love, in all Thy ways:
Be each mourner's heart to-day
Full of loving trust and praise,
In the midst of grief to bring
Thanks to Thee, the children's King.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Saviour, for the little one
• Title: Saviour, For the Little One
• Author: Mary Ann Thomson (1872)
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7, 7 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Last Things: Death and Burial of Children

Tune Information

• Name: BLESSED HOPE
• Composer: Gerhard Theodore Alexis (1924)
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7, 7 7.
• Key: B♭ Major