238 FATHER, Son, and Holy Spirit And for me the Savior came. 2 Thou receivest me, O Father, As a child and heir of Thine; Jesus, Thou who diedst, yea, rather Ever livest, Thou art mine. : Thou, O Spirit,: || Art my Guide, my Light divine. 3 I have pledged, and would not falter, Truth, obedience, love to Thee; I have vows upon Thine altar || And forever, : || Sin and all its lusts to flee. 4 Gracious God, all Thou hast spoken In this cov'nant shall take place; But if I, alas! have broken These my vows, hide not Thy face; ||: And from falling,: || O restore me by Thy grace! 5 Lord, to Thee I now surrender Make my heart more true and tender, Let obedience: || To Thy will be all my aim. 6 Help me in this high endeavor, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! Bind my heart to Thee forever, Till I join the heavenly host: ||: Living, dying, : || Let me make in Thee my boast. J. J. Rambach. C. W. Schaeffer. Tr. 239 FIRMLY in my hand I hold A most precious staff of gold: 2 And an angel, wondrous fair, Join our hearts on yonder shore. 3 And in heaven, from afar, I behold a radiant star: How it seems to beckon me, And its shining light I see. Star of hope, so brightly shining, Thou dost keep our hearts from pining; On to our celestial home. Missionsharfe. H. Brueckner, Tr. 240 SAVIOR, who Thy flock art feeding While the lambs Thy bosom share: 3 Never from Thy pasture roving, Keep them through life's dangerous way. 4 Then within Thy fold eternal W. A. Muehlenberg. 241 THERE'S a Friend for little children, Who change with changing years, The precious name He bears. 2 There's a rest for little children, 3 There's a home for little children, 4 There are crowns for little children, Above the bright blue sky, And all who look to Jesus Shall wear them by and by; Yea, crowns of brightest glory Which He shall sure bestow |: On all who loved the Savior And walked with Him below. : || 5 There are songs for little children, |