Many youthful heads are bending
O’er the sacred Word,
God of mercy, through those pages
Let Thy voice be heard.
While the children thus are searching,
Give the trustful look;
Let them find Thy Son, Christ Jesus,
In Thy precious Book.
Guide, O Lord, the tiny fingers,
Rivet fast the sight.
Shed from truths of Thine unfolding,
Rays of living light.
While each little mind is working,
May the heart take hold
Of the grandest, oldest story
Ever known or told.
Bless this effort made to lead them
To Thy Word alone;
Teach them by Thy Holy Spirit,
Make them all Thine own.
Keep, O Lord, these little children,
Guard them with Thy love;
Lead them home to dwell forever,
With Thyself above.
ML 10/11/1936