Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#335

335. Sing to the Lord the children's hymn

1 Sing to the Lord the children’s hymn,
His gentle love declare,
Who bends amid the seraphim
To hear the children’s prayer.

2 He at a mother’s breast was fed,
Though God’s own Son was he;
He learnt the first small words he said
At a meek mother’s knee. A-men.

3 He held us to his mighty breast,
The children of the earth;
He lifted up his hands and blessed
The babes of human birth.

4 Lo! from the stars his face will turn
On us with glances mild;
The angels of His presence yearn
To bless the little child.

5 Keep us, O Jesus Lord, for thee,
That so by thy dear grace
We, children of the font, may see
Our heavenly Father’s face.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Sing to the Lord the children's hymn
• Author: Robert Stephen Hawker, 1804 - 75
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: Holy Baptism; Church Life and Work: Home and Family

Tune Information

• Name: ST. HUGH
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: D Major
• Source: English Traditional Melody