Author: Benjamin Schmolck, 1672-1737; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Appears in 70 hymnals Topics: Nurturing God's People Lyrics: 1 Dearest Jesus, we are here,
gladly your command obeying;
with this child we now draw near
in response to your own saying
that to you she/he shall be given
to be made an heir of heaven.
2 Your command is clear and plain,
and we would obey it duly:
'You must all be born again,
heart and life renewing truly,
born of water and the Spirit,
and my kingdom thus inherit.'
3 This is why we come to you,
in our arms this infant bearing;
Lord, to us your glory show:
let this child, your mercy sharing,
in your arms be shielded ever,
yours on earth and yours for ever.
4 Gracious Head, your member own;
Shepherd, take your lamb and feed her/him;
Prince of Peace, make here your throne;
Way of life, to heaven lead her/him;
precious Vine, let nothing sever
from your side this branch for ever.
5 Now upon your heart she/he lies
whom our hearts so dearly treasure;
grant to you our prayers may rise,
pour your blessing without measure;
write the name we now have given,
write it in the book of heaven.
Scripture: Luke 18:15-17 Used With Tune: LIEBSTER JESU Text Sources: Tr. alt.: Lutheran Book of Worship based on Winkworth
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