Lutheran Worship ‎#228

228. Our Children Jesus Calls

1 Our children Jesus calls
To his most dear embrace.
He holds them in almighty arms,
Enfolds them in his grace.

2 "Let them approach," he says,
"Nor scorn their humble claim;
The heirs of heav'n are such as these;
For such as these I came."

3 With joy we bring them, Lord,
Devoting them to you,
And pray, "As you show love to us,
So love our children, too."

Text Information

• First Line: Our children Jesus calls
• Title: Our Children Jesus Calls
• Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-51 (cento)
• Author: Henry U. Onderdonk, 1789-1858 (adapt.)
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1982
• Topic: Holy Baptism

Tune Information

• Name: FRANCONIA
• Composer: Johann B. Konig, 1691-85 (adapt.)
• Meter: SM
• Key: D Major