The Child in the Midst / A Comparative Study of Child Welfare in Christian and Non-Christian Lands

by Mary Schauffler Platt

A CHILDREN’S LITANY

Dear Heavenly Father of all the children of the earth;

Have mercy upon us.

O Lord Jesus Christ, who didst become a child to redeem all nations;

Have mercy upon us.

That in all the families of the world parents and children may learn to have a fear and love of Thy Holy Name;

We pray Thee, dear Lord.

That a blessing may rest upon the homes of all missionaries, and that protection may be granted to all missionary fathers and mothers;

We pray Thee, dear Lord.

That we may earnestly desire to bring some child who does not understand, into the light of the Star of Bethlehem;

We pray Thee, dear Lord.

That homes and hospitals which minister to the needs of children may be blessed, and their number multiplied;

We pray Thee, dear Lord.

For Christian nurture, Christian homes, and Christian parents;

We thank Thee, dear Lord.

For the Babe of Bethlehem in the manger, and the Christ-Child in the carpenter shop;

We thank Thee, dear Lord.

(Spirit of Missions.)