Author: Samuel Gilman, 1791-1858 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 93 hymnals Lyrics: 1 This child we now present to you,
O gracious God; its heart make new;
Shield it from sin and threat'ning wrong,
And let your love its life prolong.
2 Oh, may your Spirit gently draw
Its willing soul to keep your Law!
May virtue, piety, and truth
Dawn even with its dawning youth!
3 We too before your gracious sight
Once shared the blest baptismal rite;
Its covenant we here renew
With love and thanks and praise to you.
4 Grant that with true and faithful heart
We still may act the Christian's part,
Cheered by each promise you have giv'n
And lab'ring for the prize in heav'n. Topics: Holy Baptism Used With Tune: UXBRIDGE Text Sources: Author unknown, German, 18th cent.
This Child We Now Present to You