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We take these children in our arms

We take these children in our arms

Author: David H. Smith
Published in 2 hymnals


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1 We take these children in our arms
As Jesus did of old.
And pray that safe from sin's sad harms
Christ keep them in his fold.

2 Be health their portion, wisdom's light
The guidance of their feet.
Till in Thine endless kingdom bright,
They shall together meet.

3 Gentle and Christ-like may they learn
From ev'ry word of Thine.
Until for righteousness they earn
A crown of joy divine.

4 Thorny the path before their face:
Spare them our sorrows, Lord!
In mercy give them of Thy grace,
As written in Thy Word.

Amen.

Source: Hymns of the Restoration #216

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Author: David H. Smith

Youngest son of Joseph Smith, Jr., and his first wife, Emma. Active in leadership positions in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (now the Community of Christ). Poet. Go to person page >

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First Line: We take these children in our arms
Author: David H. Smith
Copyright: Public Domain
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