THE LOVE of JESUS CHRIST, made manifest to little CHILDREN

How shall a child aright conceive, Of Jesus and his Love; That shines in all he doth so bright, 'Tis angels thoughts above.

He took a child into his arms, There, union with him see; Who doth receive such in my name, He saith, receiveth me.

Jesus, both yesterday, to day, And ever is the same: He on young children, laid his hands, And blessed be his name.

Of such my heav'nly kingdom is, Then let them come to me; Thus safety for a helpless child, And joy and comfort see.

Whoever through his haughty pride, Disdains to take it so, While that prevails they never shall, Into his kingdom go.

O may I from my early youth, Have constantly in mind, The condescending love and grace, Of child and infants friend.

And may I early know thy name, And always trust thy care; Help me Lord Jesus by thy word, My conduct all to square.