Dearest Jesus, we are here,
Gladly thy command obeying
With this child we now draw near
In accord with thine own sayıng:
That to thee it shall be given
as a child and heir of heaven.

Yea, Thy word is clear and plain,
And we would obey it duly:
He who is not born again,
Heart and life renewing truly,
Born of water and the Spirit,
Can my kingdom not inherit.

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.

Gracious Head, thy member own,
Shepherd, take thy lamb and feed it,
Prince of Peace, make here thy throne;
Way of Life, to heaven lead it,
Precious Vine, let nothing sever
From thy side this branch forever