GRH 597 Dear Friends Gathered, All Rejoicing

(1)
Dear friends gathered, all rejoicing;
God’s own glory we are voicing;
For this child so strong and healthy;
Joys abundant make us wealthy.
God created life for our good;
Pure and gentle like Him man stood.
Lord, this child to Thee now we give;
Grateful always we by faith live.

(2)
Grant this child to know Thy rich grace,
Finding wisdom in Thy dear face;
Choosing right ways thro our Lord’s Word
Learning God’s will thro all that’s heard;
Sharing God’s truth thro’ deeds so clear;
Bearing good fruit, knowing no fear;
Having God’s peace, days are all sure;
Living God’s love, making him pure.