Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#254

254. This child we dedicate to Thee

1 This child we dedicate to Thee,
O God of grace and purity!
Shield it from sin and threatening wrong,
And let Thy love its life prolong.

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.

3 We, too, before Thy gracious sight,
Once shared the blest baptismal rite,
And would renew its solemn vow
With love, and thanks, and praises, now.

4 Grant that, with true and faithful heart,
We still may act the Christian's part,
Cheered by each promise Thou hast given,
And labouring for the prize in heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: This child we dedicate to Thee
• Author: Dr. S. Gilman, 1791-1858
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Dedication: Of a Child; Baptism: Infant; Children: Baptism of; Children: Consecrated to Christ; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Ordinances; Infant Baptism

Tune Information

• Name: CALM
• Composer: Dr. J. B. Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: F Major or modal