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.