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1 Jesus, when a little Child,
Taught us what we ought to be;
Holy, harmless, undefiled.
Was the Saviour's infancy;
All the Father's glory shone
In the person of the Son.
2 As in age and strength He grew,
Heavenly wisdom filled His breast;
Crowds attentive round Him drew,
Wondering at their Infant Guest;
Gazed upon His lovely face,
Saw Him full of truth and grace.
3 In His heavenly Father's house
Jesus spent His early days;
There He paid His solemn vows,
There proclaimed His Father's praise;
Thus it was His lot to gain
Favor both with God and man.
4 Father, guide our steps aright
In the way that Jesus trod;
May it be our great delight
To obey Thy will, O God!
Then to us shall soon be given
Endless bliss with Christ in heaven.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Jesus, when a little Child |
| Title: | Jesus, when a little Child |
| Publication Date: | 1909 |
| Topic: | The Christian Graces; Love: Sanctification |
| Notes: | Now Public Domain. Author from index: H. B. |
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