Lutheran Worship ‎#227

227. This Child We Now Present to You

1 This child we now present to you,
O gracious God; its heart make new;
Shield it from sin and threat'ning wrong,
And let your love its life prolong.

2 Oh, may your Spirit gently draw
Its willing soul to keep your Law!
May virtue, piety, and truth
Dawn even with its dawning youth!

3 We too before your gracious sight
Once shared the blest baptismal rite;
Its covenant we here renew
With love and thanks and praise to you.

4 Grant that with true and faithful heart
We still may act the Christian's part,
Cheered by each promise you have giv'n
And lab'ring for the prize in heav'n.

Text Information

• First Line: This child we now present to you
• Title: This Child We Now Present to You
• Translator: Samuel Gilman, 1791-1858 (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1982
• Topic: Holy Baptism
• Source: Author unknown, German, 18th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: UXBRIDGE
• Composer: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
• Meter: LM
• Key: E♭ Major