JESUS, in earth and heaven the same, Accept a parent's vow, To thee, baptized...

JESUS, in earth and heaven the same, Accept a parent's vow, To thee, baptized into thy name, I bring my children now; Thy love permits, invites, commands, My offspring to be blessed; Lay on them, Lord, thy gracious hands, And hide them in thy breast.

To each the hallowing Spirit give Even from their infancy; Into thy holy church receive Whom I devote to thee; Committed to thy faithful care, Protected by thy blood, Preserve by thine unceasing prayer, And bring them all to God.