New Baby

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New Baby

 

A brand new life is given,

A little baby new,

And, Lord, this life is precious,

Especially to You.

 

Precious little baby,

Gift from God above,

Every child is special,

An expression of Your love.

 

May we watch and nurture,

Help this child to grow,

Training, caring, teaching,

Your Father love, to show.

 

They in turn will bless us,

Open up our eyes,

To beauty all around us,

We’ll share in their surprise.

 

Seeing in a fresh way,

Blessings you have given,

With their eyes wide open,

A child sees into heaven.

 

Help us to protect them,

From the world around,

Visions that corrupt them,

Or harsh and cruel sound.

 

Let us grow together,

As a family;

Showing to each other,

Love from You, we see.

 

Lord we praise and thank You,

For this precious child,

Help them grow like Jesus,

Strong and pure and mild.

 

Bless also their parents,

With Your wisdom, truth and love,

May they remain within You,

As a hand within a glove.

 

May this special family,

Blossom where they grow,

An ever present witness,

To the love our God would show.

 

Father, we say thank You,

For the gifts of life You give,

We in turn, return them;

Saying, Lord, for You, we’ll live.

 

© 16/4/03