1 Lord Jesus Christ, the children's Friend,
To Thee the orphans we commend;
Do Thou their ev'ry need supply
Until they reach their home on high.

2 Thou pleadest still so tenderly,
"Let little ones come unto Me."
O grant us grace to do Thy will,
Our hearts with love and mercy fill.

3 Bless Thou the fatherless, we pray,
Abide with them from day to day,
Feed Thou Thy lambs, O dearest Lord,
In verdant pastures of Thy Word.

4 Grant that we heed Thy Word's commands,
And give us willing hearts and hands;
Let us our gifts of love bestow,
That they Thy boundless love may know.

5 Bless all who in the parents' stead
Provide these little ones with bread;
Bless all who shield with loving arms
These helpless ones from all alarms.

6 O precious Saviour, hear our prayers!
Protect Thy lambs from earthy snares;
Be Thou their Guide, O heavenly Friend,
Until they reach their journey's end.

Amen.