Jesus A Child His Work Begun

Verse 1

Jesus a child His work begun: How radiant dawned His heavenly day! And those who such a race would run As early should be on their way.

Verse 2

His Father’s business was His care; Yet in man’s favor still He grew; O might we learn by thought and prayer, Like Him a work of love to do!

Verse 3

For all mankind He came, nor yet An infant’s visit would deny; Nor friend nor mother did forget In His last hour of agony.

Verse 4

O children, ask Him to impart That spirit clear, that temper mild, Which made the mother in her heart Keep all the sayings of her Child.

Verse 5

Bless Him who said, of such as you His Father’s kingdom is: and still, His yoke to bear, His work to do, Study His life to learn His will.