The Book of Praise ‎#516

516. A little child the Saviour came

1 A little child the Saviour came;
the mighty God was still his name,
and angels worshipped as he lay
the helpless infant of a day.

2 Christ Jesus, as a little child
did show the way of life for all to know;
now Christ proclaims the message free,
"Let little children come to me."

3 We bring them, Lord, and, with the sign
of sprinkled water, name them thine:
their souls with saving grace endow;
baptize them with the Spirit now.

4 Oh give thine angels charge, good Lord,
them safely in thy way to guard;
thy blessing on their lives command,
and write their names upon thy hand.

5 O thou, who by an infant's tongue
dost hear thy perfect glory sung;
may these, with all the heavenly host,
praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

Text Information

• First Line: A little child the Saviour came
• Title: A little child the Saviour came
• Author: William Robertson, 1820-1864
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Psalm 8:1-2
  ;
  Psalm 91:11-12
  ;
  Isaiah 49:15-16
  ;
  Matthew 18:10
  ;
  Matthew 19:13-15
  ;
  Mark 10:13-16
  ;
  Luke 2:13-14
  ;
  Luke 18:16-17
• Topic: Church: Covenant People of God; Jesus Christ: Incarnation; Sacraments and Ordinances: Baptism
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR

Tune Information

• Name: ANGELUS
• Composer: Georg Joseph, d. 1668) (alt.)
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 LM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Cantica Spiritualia 1847, from a melody by Joseph
• Copyright: Public Domain