Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#49

49. Thy little ones, dear Lord, are we

1 Thy little ones, dear Lord, are we,
And come thy lowly bed to see;
Enlighten every soul and mind,
That we the way to thee may find.

2 With songs we hasten thee to greet,
And kiss the ground before thy feet;
O blessed hour, O sweetest night,
That gave thee birth, our soul's delight. A-men.

3 O draw us wholly to thee, Lord.
Do thou to us thy grace accord,
True faith and love to us impart,
That we may hold thee in our heart.

4 Until at last we too proclaim
With all thy saints, thy glorious Name;
In paradise our songs renew,
And praise thee as the angels do.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Thy little ones, dear Lord, are we
• Translator: Harriet Reynolds Krauth Spaeth, 1845 - 1925
• Author: Hans Adolph Brorson, 1694 - 1764
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Church Year: Christmas; Church Life and Work: Home and Family

Tune Information

• Name: PAEDIA
• Composer: J. A. P. Schulz, 1747 - 1800
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major