Once Again, Dear Lord, We Pray

Once again

dear Lord

we pray

For the child­ren far away

Who have nev­er ev­en heard

Name of Je­sus

sweet­est word.

Little lips that Thou hast made

’Neath the far off tem­ple’s shade

Give to gods of wood and stone

Praise that should be all Thine own.

Little hands

whose won­drous skill

Thou hast giv’n to do Thy will

Offerings bring

and serve with fear

Gods that can­not see or hear.

Teach them

O Thou heav’n­ly King

All their gifts and praise to bring

To Thy Son

who died to prove

Thy for­giv­ing

sav­ing love.