268 FOR THE YOUNG. “ Be ye followers of GOD, as dear children.”

4 EAVENLY FATue_R, send Thy blessing On Thy children gathered here,

May they all, Thy Name confessing, Be to Thee for ever dear:

May they be, like Joseph, loving, Dutiful, and chaste, and pure;

And their faith, like David, proving, Steadfast unto death endure.

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Holy Saviour, Who in meekness Didst vouchsafe a Child to be, Guide their steps and help their weakness, Bless and make them like to Thee; Bear Thy lambs when they are weary In Thine arms and at Thy breast, Through life’s desert, dry and dreary, Bring them to Thy heavenly rest.

Spread Thy golden pinions o’er them, Ho ty Spirit, from above, Guide them, lead them, go before them, Give them peace, and joy, and love: Thy true temples, Hoty SPIRIT, May they with Thy glory shine, And immortal bliss inherit, And for evermore be Thine. Amen.

"He shall feed His flock like a Shep. 1: He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom.”

365(ene Saviour, gentle Shepherd, Little ones are dear to Thee; Gathered with Thine arms, and carried In Thy bosom may we be; Sweetly, fondly, safely tended, From all want and danger free.

Tender Shepherd, never leave us From Thy fold to go astray;

By Thy look of love directed

ba May we walk the narrow way;

Thus direct us, and protect us, Lest we fall an easy prey.