1 Dear Saviour, as in olden days, On childhood’s sunny brow, Thy hands with blessing Thou did’st lay, O bless the children now.
2 In many lands the children dear, To idols bow each day; O send the name of Jesus there, And teach them how to pray.
3 How joyous will the echo sound When all the children sing Their sweetest songs of pray’r and praise, And own the Saviour King.Source: Gloria Deo: a Collection of Hymns and Tunes for Public Worship in all Departments of the Church #648