This Child We Dedicate to Thee
Christoph Friedrich Neander • Samuel Gilman • English
Primary Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15
Verse 1
This child we dedicate to Thee, O God of grace and purity! In Thy great love its life prolong; Shield it, we pray, from sin and wrong.
Verse 2
O may Thy Spirit gently draw Its willing soul to keep Thy law; May virtue, piety, and truth Dawn even with its dawning youth.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- matthew 19:13-15
Reference 2
- luke 18:15-17
Reference 3
- acts 2:39
Reference 4
- ephesians 6:4