A child so small, he heard the call
Though yet so young and tender,
His mother gave him there to live and
Helpful service render.
Three times now, wakened in the night.
Who was it called his name?
The One who searches heart and soul and
Israel’s will could tame.
His presence known, the answer came
In words not loud but clearest,
“Speak, Lord” (for I am but a boy)
“Speak for Thy servant heareth.”
Oh child so small, have you heard a call;
A voice that speaks in love?
“Come unto Me and ready be,
To dwell with Me above.”
ML-06/01/2008