A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship ‎#346

346. Prayer for the Children of the Church

1 Dear Savior, if these lambs should stray,
From thy secure enclosure's bound;
And, lur'd by worldly joys away,
Among the thoughtless crowd be found;

2 Remember still that they are thine,
That thy dear sacred name they bear,
Think that the seal of love divine,--
The sign of cov'nant grace they wear.

3 In all their erring, sinful years,
Oh, let them ne'er forgotten be;
Remember all the pray'rs and tears,
Which made them consecrate to thee.

4 And when these lips no more can pray,
These eyes can weep for them no more,
Turn thou their feet from folly's way,
The wand'rers to thy fold restore.

Text Information

• First Line: Dear Savior, if these lambs should stray
• Title: Prayer for the Children of the Church
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1845
• Topic: The Church: Confirmation

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