Prayer for Children

Gracious Lord, our children see, By Thy mercy we are free; But shall these, alas! remain Subjects still of Satan's reign? Israel's young ones, when of old Pharaoh threaten'd to withhold, Then Thy messenger said, "No; Let the children also go!" When the angel of the Lord, Drawing forth his dreadful sword, Slew with an avenging hand, All the first-born of the land; Then Thy people's door he pass'd, Where the bloody sign was placed: Hear us, now, upon our knees, Plead the blood of Christ for these!…