Verse 1
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.

Verse 2
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.

Verse 3
Lord, bless our homes and give us grace,
Thy Sabbaths so to spend,
That we in heaven may find a place,
With Thee, the children's Friend.