1 Heav'nly Father, send Thy blessing
On the children gathered here,
May they all, Thy name confessing,
Hold Thy truth forever dear;
May they be like Joseph, loving,
Dutiful, and kind, and pure,
And their faith, like Samuel proving,
Steadfast in the right endure.

2 Holy Saviour, who in meekness
Came to earth a child to be,
Guide their steps and help their weakness,
Bless and make them like to Thee;
Bear Thy lambs when they are weary,
Safe upon Thy loving breast,
Thro' life's desert, dry and dreary,
Bring them to thy heav'nly rest.

3 Spread Thy golden pinions o'er them,
Holy Spirit from above;
Guide them, lead them, go before them,
Give them peace, and joy, and love;
Temples of thy glorious Godhead,
May they with Thy presence shine,
And immortal bliss inherit,
And forevermore be Thine.