Heav’nly Father, send Thy bless­ing
On Thy children gathered here;
May they all, Thy name con­fess­ing,
Be to Thee for ever dear;
May they be, like Joseph, lov­ing,
Dutiful, and chaste, and pure;
And their faith, like David, prov­ing,
Steadfast unto death en­dure.

Holy Savior, who in meek­ness
Didst vouchsafe 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,
In Thine arms, and at Thy breast;
Through life’s desert, dry and drea­ry,
Bring them to Thy heav’n­ly rest.

Spread Thy golden pinions o’er them,
Holy Spirit, heav’nly Dove,
Guide them, lead them, go before them,
Give them peace, and joy, and love;
Temples of the Holy Spirit,
May they with Thy glory shine,
And immortal bliss in­her­it,
And for evermore be Thine!