O Lord, our hearts would give Thee praise

Ere now our school we end,

For this Thy day, the best of days,

Jesus, the children's Friend.

Lord, grant Thy word in every heart,

Our souls from sin defend,

That we from Thee may ne’er depart,

Jesus, the children’s Friend.

Lord, bless our homes and give us grace

Thy Sabbaths so to spend,

That we in heav’n may find a place,

With Thee, the children’s Friend.