The New Christian Hymnal ‎#383

383. Thy Little Ones

1. Thy little ones, dear Lord, are we,
And come Thy lowly bed to see;
Enlighten ev'ry soul and mind,
That we the way to Thee may find.

2. With songs we hasten Thee to greet,
And kiss the dust before Thy feet,
O blessed hour, O sweetest night,
That gave Thee birth, our soul's delight.

3. Now welcome! From Thy heav'nly home
Thou to our vale of tears art come;
Man hath no off'ring for Thee, save
The stable, manger, cross, and grave.

4. Jesus, alas! how can it be
So few bestow a thought on Thee,
Or on the love, so wondrous great,
That drew Thee down to our estate?

5. O draw us wholly to Thee, Lord,
Do Thou to us Thy grace accord,
True faith and love to us impart,
That we may hold Thee in our heart.

6. Keep us, howe'er the world may lure,
In our baptismal cov'nant pure;
That ev'ry yearning tho't may be
Directed only unto Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Thy little ones, dear Lord, are we
• Title: Thy Little Ones
• Author: H. A. Brorson (1732)
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: Songs For Children: Jesus' Birth
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Thy little ones, dear Lord, are we]
• Composer: J. A. P. Schulz, 1747-1800
• Key: F Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.