The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#303

303. This Child We Dedicate to Thee

1 This child we dedicate to Thee,
O God of grace and purity;
Shield it from sin and threat'ning wrong,
And let Thy love its life prolong.

2 Oh, may Thy Spirit gently draw
Its willing soul to keep Thy Law!
May virtue, piety, and truth,
Dawn even with its dawning youth!

3 We, too, before Thy gracious sight
Once shared the blest baptismal rite,
And would renew its solemn vow,
With love and thanks and praises now.

4 Grant that, with true and faithful heart,
We still may act the Christian’s part,
Cheered by each promise Thou hast giv’n,
And lab'ring for the prize in heav’n.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: This child we dedicate to Thee
• Title: This Child We Dedicate to Thee
• Translator: Samuel Gilman (1823)
• Author: Unknown
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Luke 18:17
• Topic: The Sacraments: Baptism
• Source: German

Tune Information

• Name: UXBRIDGE
• Composer: Lowell Mason (1880)
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: E♭ Major