Our Children, Lord, in Faith and Prayer
Thomas Haweis • English
Primary Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27-28
Verse 1
Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer, we now devote to thee; let them thy cov'nant mercies share and thy salvation see.
Verse 2
Such helpless babes thou didst embrace while dwelling here below; to us and ours, O God of grace, the same compassion show.
Verse 3
In early days their hearts secure from worldly snares, we pray; O let them to the end endure in ev'ry righteous way.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- 1-samuel 1:27-28
Reference 2
- job 33:4
Reference 3
- proverbs 22:6
Reference 4
- ecclesiastes 12:1
Reference 5
- isaiah 46:3-4
Reference 6
- matthew 9:13-15
Reference 7
- matthew 19:13-15
Reference 8
- mark 10:13-16
Reference 9
- luke 2:22
Reference 10
- luke 2:39-52