Laudes Domini ‎#513

513. "This child we dedicate"

1 This child we dedicate to thee,
O God of grace and purity!
Shield it from sin and threatening wrong,
And let thy love its life prolong.

2 Oh, may thy Spirit gently draw
Its willing soul to keep thy law;
May virtue, piety, and truth,
Dawn even with its dawning youth.

3 We too, before thy gracious sight,
Once shared the blest baptismal rite,
And would renew its solemn vow
With love, and thanks, and praises, now.

4 Grant that, with true and faithful heart,
We still may act the Christian's part,
Cheered by each promise thou hast given,
And laboring for the prize in heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: This child we dedicate to thee
• Title: "This child we dedicate"
• Translator: S. Gilman
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Topic: Baptism; Children; Church: Ordinances of; Communion of Saints: At Lord's Table

Tune Information

• Name: HEBRON
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: B♭ Major