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Jesus Son of Blessed Mary
Verse 1
Jesus, Son of blessed Mary,
Once on earth a little child,
Pattern fair of holy living,
Gracious, loving, undefiled:
Once on earth a little child,
Pattern fair of holy living,
Gracious, loving, undefiled:
Verse 2
Though Thy eager heart was yearning
Heavy laden souls to free,
Yet Thou calledst little children
In their happiness to Thee.
Heavy laden souls to free,
Yet Thou calledst little children
In their happiness to Thee.
Verse 3
Grant that we, like little children,
Free from pride and guile may be;
Cheerful, trusting, safe, protected
By the blessed Trinity.
Free from pride and guile may be;
Cheerful, trusting, safe, protected
By the blessed Trinity.
This hymn meditates on Jesus's childhood and holy example, drawing on the Gospel accounts of His early life as a model for children and families.