Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#552

552. I was made a Christian

1 I was made a Christian
When my name was given,
One of God’s dear children
And an heir of heaven.
In the name of Christian
I will glory now,
Evermore remember
My baptismal vow.

2 I must, like a Christian
Shun all evil ways,
Keep the faith of Jesus,
Serve Him all my days.
Called to be a Christian,
I will praise the Lord,
Seek for His assistance
So to keep my word.

3 All a Christian’s blessings
I will claim for mine;
Holy work and worship,
Fellowship divine.
Father, Son, and Spirit,
Give me grace, that I,
Still may live a Christian,
And a Christian die.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I was made a Christian
• Author: John Samuel Jones (cir. 1880)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Hymns for Children

Tune Information

• Name: BOHEMIA
• Meter: 6 5, 6 5. D.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Adapted from the Melody "Laus Tibi, Christe," XIV Century