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A Missionary Prayer

Representative Text

1 Once again, dear Lord, we pray
For the children far away,
Children who have never heard
Jesus' name, sweetest word.

2 Little lips that Thou hast made,
'Neath the far-off temple's shade
Give to gods of wood and stone
{raise that should be all Thine own.

3 Little hands, whose wondrous skill
Thou hast given to do Thy will,
Offerings bring, and serve with fear
Gods that cannot see or hear.

4 Teach them, O Thou heavenly King,
All their gifts and praise to bring
To Thy Son, who died to prove
Thy forgiving, saving love.

Source: The Children's Hymnbook #150

Author: Mary J. Willcox

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Text Information

First Line: Once again, dear Lord, we pray
Title: A Missionary Prayer
Author: Mary J. Willcox (1888)
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Cyber Hymnal #4675
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