227. This Child We Now Present to You

1 This child we now present to you,
O gracious God; its heart make new;
Shield it from sin and threat'ning wrong,
And let your love its life prolong.

2 Oh, may your Spirit gently draw
Its willing soul to keep your Law!
May virtue, piety, and truth
Dawn even with its dawning youth!

3 We too before your gracious sight
Once shared the blest baptismal rite;
Its covenant we here renew
With love and thanks and praise to you.

4 Grant that with true and faithful heart
We still may act the Christian's part,
Cheered by each promise you have giv'n
And lab'ring for the prize in heav'n.

Text Information
First Line: This child we now present to you
Title: This Child We Now Present to You
Translator: Samuel Gilman, 1791-1858 (alt.)
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 1982
Topic: Holy Baptism
Source: Author unknown, German, 18th cent.
Tune Information
Name: UXBRIDGE
Composer: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
Meter: LM
Key: E♭ Major



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