Lord of Heaven, bless the children,
From my inmost heart I pray,
Teach them, ever blessed Saviour
Thus from sin to turn away,
May they shun this earth’s attractions
Lead them, gracious Lord, to Thee,
Keep them ‘midst the world’s distractions
Ever following after Thee.
When the wicked wily tempter
Spreads for them, his subtle snares,
Teach them, O, Thou loving Saviour,
To remember Thou art near.
May they learn of Thee, Lord Jesus.
Gentle, kind and true to be,
Ever to Thy word obedient,
From each youthful lust to flee,
Till they hear Thy voice, Lord Jesus
Calling them to meet above,
There to know in all its fulness,
All the wonders of Thy love.