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Jesus, Son of blessed Mary

by Charles E. Riley (1884–1972)

Representative text

As printed in The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal (1985), no. 544.

Verse 1

Jesus, Son of blessed Mary, Once on earth a little child, Pattern fair of holy living, Gracious, loving, undefiled;

Verse 2

Though Thy eager heart was yearning Heavy laden souls to free, Yet Thou calledst little children In their happiness to Thee.

Verse 3

Grant that we, like little children, Free from pride and guile my be; Cheerful, trusting, safe, protected By the blessed Trinity.

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