1 Behold thy sons and daughters, Lord,
On whom we lay our hands -
They have fulfilled the gospel word,
And bowed to thy commands.

2 O now send forth the heavenly dove,
And overwhelm their souls
With peace and joy and perfect love,
As lambs within thy fold.

3 Seal them by thine own spirit's power,
Which purifies from sin;
And may they find from this good hour,
They are adopted in.

4 Strengthen their faith, confirm their hope,
And guide them in the way -
With comfort bear their spirits up,
Until the perfect day.