Voices of Praise ‎#174

174. As helpless as a child who clings

1 As helpless as a child who clings,
Fast to his father's arm,
And casts his weakness on the strength
That keeps him safe from harm;
So I, my Father, cling to Thee,
And every passing hour
Would link my earthly feebleness
To Thine Almighty power.

2 As trustful as a child who looks
Up in his mother's face,
And all his little griefs and fears
Forgets in her embrace;
So I to Thee, my Saviour, look
And in Thy face Divine,
Can read the love that will sustain
As weak a faith as mine.

3 As loving as a child who sits
Close by his parent's knee,
And knows no want while it can have
That sweet society;
So, sitting at Thy feet, my heart
Would all its love outpour,
And pray that Thou wouldst teach me, Lord,
To love Thee more and more.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: As helpless as a child who clings
• Meter: C. M. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Topic: Trust

Tune Information

• Name: HOLLANDISH AIR
• Meter: C. M. D.
• Key: G Major