I am a very little child,
Yet God, who dwells above,
Will hear me, if I rightly pray,
And answer me in love.
Heavenly Father! wilt thou bless
My father and my mother;
And also bless my sister dear;
And bless my baby brother.
Forgive me, if I've been to-day
A very naughty child;
And teach me how I may become
A boy both good and mild.
And keep me out of every ill;
And teach me how to pray,
That I may be a better child
On every coming day.