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SDAH 544
Jesus, Son of blessed Mary,
Once on earth a little child,
Pattern fair of holy living,
Gracious, loving, undefiled;
Text
1
Jesus, Son of blessed Mary,
Once on earth a little child,
Pattern fair of holy living,
Gracious, loving, undefiled;
2
Though Thy eager heart was yearning
Heavy laden souls to free,
Yet Thou calledst little children
In their happiness to Thee.
3
Grant that we, like little children,
Free from pride and guile my be;
Cheerful, trusting, safe, protected
By the blessed Trinity.
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) Luke 2:5; 1 Pet 2:22(b) Matt 19:14 (c) Mark 10:16
Author
Charles E. Riley (1884-1972)
Copyright
Music from the English Hymnal by permission of Oxford University Press
Hymn Tune
SHIPSTON
Metrical Number
8.7.8.7.
Arranged
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
Tune Source
English traditional melody
Alternate Key
SDAH 55
Theme
GUIDANCE
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