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GOD of mercy, hear our prayer
   For the children Thou hast given;
Let them all Thy blessing share,
    Grace on earth and bliss in Heaven.
 
2  In the morning of their days
    May their hearts be drawn to Thee;
Let them learn to speak Thy praise
    In their early infancy.
 
3  Cleanse their souls from every stain
    Through the Saviour’s precious blood;
Let them all be born again,
    And be reconciled to God.
 
4  For these mercies, Lord, we cry;
    Bend Thine ever-gracious ear;
For on Thee our souls rely;
    Hear our prayer, in mercy, hear!
 
Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872