O CHILD

"Song of Life"

O Child, you are from God

and he loves you eternally.

He formed you in the womb,

you’re the gift of God's love.

In the springtime of your life

you will grow and laugh and play:

May the peace of Christ be yours

through the love of each day.

The years will follow on

from springtime to summertime;

your world can bloom with joy 

in the light of God’s love.

You will glorify the Lord

when you walk along the Way:

May the peace of Christ be yours

through the love of each day.

God’s favour rest with you 

through the years of your autumn time;

leaves red and brown and gold

tell the tale of your days.

And the wisdom of the Lord

be in all you do and say: 

May the peace of Christ be yours 

through the love of each day.

Fear not the darkened skies

when you come to the winter time;

Jesus’ birth at Bethlehem 

is the promise of spring.

All the ages hear God's word 

that the Easter day will come 

when the peace of Christ is ours, 

joy eternal our home.