Christian Hymns ‎#298

298. Thy little ones, dear Lord, are we

1 Thy little ones, dear Lord, are we,
And come Thy lowly bed to see;
Enlighten every soul and mind,
That we the way to Thee may find.

2 With songs we hasten Thee to greet,
And kiss the dust before Thy feet.
O blessed hour, O sweetest night,
That gave Thee birth, our Soul's Delight!

3 Now welcome! From Thy heavenly home
Thou to our vale of tears art come;
Man hath no offering for Thee, save
The stable, manger, cross, and grave.

4 Jesus, alas! how can it be
So few bestow a thought on Thee,
Or on the love, so wondrous great,
That drew Thee down to our estate?

5 O draw us wholly to Thee, Lord,
Thou dearest Friend, to us accord
Thy grace; Thy faith to us impart,
That we may hold Thee in our heart.

6 Keep us, howe'er the world may lure,
In our baptismal covenant pure;
That every yearning thought may be
Directed only unto Thee:

7 Until at last we too proclaim,
With all Thy saints, Thy glorious name;
In Paradise our songs renew,
And praise Thee as the angels do.

8 We gather round Thee, Jesus, dear,
So happy in Thy presence here;
Grant us, our Saviour, every one,
To stand in heaven before Thy throne.

Text Information

• First Line: Thy little ones, dear Lord, are we
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: TheChurch Year: Christmas; Christ: Refuge; Christian Joy
• Notes: Bishop H. A. Brorson, 1732. Tr. Harriet R. Spaeth, 1898; Norwegian title: Her kommer dine arme Smaa

Tune Information

• Name: THY LITTLE ONES, DEAR LORD, ARE WE
• Composer: J. A. P. Schulz
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: Norwegian tune name: Her komme dine arme Smaa