Dearest Jesus, we are here
Gladly Thy command obeying
With this child we now draw near
In accord with Thine own saying
That to Thee (s)he shall be given
As a child and heir of heaven.
Therefore hasten we to Thee
In our arms this infant bearing
Let us here Thy glory see
Let this child, Thy mercy sharing
In Thine arms be shielded ever
Thine on earth and Thine forever.
Benjamin Schmoick
1704
