Moravian Book of Worship ‎#409

409. Our Children, Lord in Faith and Prayer

1 Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer,
we baptize in your name.
Let them your cov'nant mercies share
as we our faith proclaim.

2 Such children you did once embrace
while dwelling here below;
to us and ours, O Lord of grace,
the same compassion show.

3 In all their days their hearts secure
from sinful snares, we pray.
Throughout their lives let them endure
in ev'ry righteous way.

Text Information

• First Line: Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer
• Title: Our Children, Lord in Faith and Prayer
• Author: Thomas Haweis, 1734-1820 (alt.)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Matthew 19:13-15
  ;
  Mark 10:13-16
  ;
  Luke 18:15-17
  ;
  Acts 2:39
• Topic: Baptism; Children and Youth; Church--Community in Christ; Covenant

Tune Information

• Name: ST. PETER
• Composer: Alexander Robert Reinagle (1836)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: 14 T in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns