Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal ‎#544

544. Jesus, Son of Blessed Mary

1 Jesus, Son of blessed Mary,
Once on earth a little child,
Pattern fair of holy living,
Gracious, loving, undefiled;

2 Though Thy eager heart was yearning
Heavy laden souls to free,
Yet Thou calledst little children
In their happiness to Thee.

3 Grant that we, like little children,
Free from pride and guile my be;
Cheerful, trusting, safe, protected
By the blessed Trinity.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Son of blessed Mary
• Title: Jesus, Son of Blessed Mary
• Author: Charles E. Riley (1884-1972)
• Refrain First Line: Swing low, sweet chariot, coming for to carry me home
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Christan Life: Guidance

Tune Information

• Name: SHIPSTON
• Arranger: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Incipit: 13565 43231 13565
• Key: D Major
• Source: English traditional melody

Tune Information:

Music from the English Hymnal by permission of Oxford University Press.