Thou Comforter, we pray, draw near

1 Thou comforter we pray draw near,
Bestow thy gifts divine;
We dedicate these infants here,
May they be wholy thine.

2 As water is to them appli'd,
So may thy grace be giv'n;
By which they may be sanctifi'd
And made the heirs of heav'n.

Source: Church Hymn Book: consisting of newly composed hymns with the addition of hymns and psalms, from other authors, carefully adapted for the use of public worship, and many other occasions (1st ed.) #CLXXV