
A Church Hymn Book #206
Display Title: The gentle Saviour calls First Line: The gentle Saviour calls Meter: S. M. Date: 1861 Subject: Baptism |
A Church Hymn Book #206
1 Our children Jesus calls
To his most dear embrace.
He holds them in his mighty arms
Through their baptismal grace.
2 "Let them approach," he cries,
"Nor scorn their humble claim.
The heirs of heav'n are such as these;
For such as these I came."
3 With joy we bring them, Lord,
Devoting them to you,
And pray, "As you show love to us,
So love our children, too."
Source: Christian Worship (1993): a Lutheran hymnal #296
First Line: | The Savior kindly calls Our children to His breast |
Title: | Children Dedicated to Christ |
Author: | Philip Doddridge |
Alterer: | Henry Ustick Onderdonk |
Meter: | 6.6.8.6 |
Language: | English |
Copyright: | Public Domain |