We bring our children, Lord, today
as once they did in Galilee,
embrace them with your love, we pray,
and bless each home and family.

On their behalf and in their name
our own commitment we renew,
with them we die to sin and shame,
with them we live again in you.

Help us in all our ways to show
these growing souls your truth and grace,
till they shall come themselves to know
the beauty of our Father's face.