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THESE children, Lord, in faith and prayer,
   We now present to Thee;
May they redemption’s mercies share,
    And true salvation see.
 
2  Such helpless ones didst Thou embrace,
    While dwelling here below;
To us and ours, O God of grace,
    The same compassion show.
 
3  In early days their hearts secure
    From worldly snares, we pray;
O give them grace to persevere
    In every righteous way.
 
4  Before them may their parents live
    In godly faith and fear;
Then, Lord, to Heaven their souls receive,
    And bring their children there.
 
Thomas Haweis, 1732-1820