A beautiful, sacred hymn, with music by Kevin G. Pace and text by Kevin G. Pace and Mark R. Fotheringham. This hymn is a heartfelt prayer asking for God’s protection over our children. It seeks divine shielding from the evils and dangers of the world, invoking God’s love and care to surround and guide the youngest among us. Through its melodic lines and poignant lyrics, the hymn expresses a deep desire for God’s safeguarding presence in the lives of children, ensuring their spiritual and physical well-being in a world full of challenges.

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Text:
Bless our dear children, O Father we pray.
O, bless them with wisdom to follow Thy way.
Dear Father, please keep them in Thy tender care,
Protect them and lead them from evil's great snare.
Bless our dear children. O please, hear our prayer.

Bless us as parents to lead them aright,
To shine as a beacon which offers them light.
Please help us to guide them to know where to turn
When seeking repentance, all evil to spurn.
Through The Atonement, O help them return.

If they should stray, give us courage and strength
To wait on Thy will 'til they find Thee at length.
O bless us with angels, Thy love to impart,
And show that forgiveness begins with the heart.
Help us to heal all that keeps us apart.

Bless Thy dear children, O Father we pray.
O, bless us with wisdom to follow Thy way.
Dear Father, please keep us in Thy tender care,
Protect us and lead us from evil's great snare.
Bless Thy dear children. O please, hear our prayer