Jesus, Son of blessed Mary,
Once
on earth a little child,
Pattern
fair of holy living,
Gracious,
loving, undefiled.
2
Though
Thy eager heart was yearning
Heavy
laden souls to free,
Yet
Thou calledst little children
In
their happiness to Thee.
3
Grant
that we, like little children,
Free
from pride and guile may be;
Cheerful,
trusting, safe, protected
By
the blessed Trinity.