421. We are but little children weak

We are but little children weak,

Nor burn in any high estate;

What can we do for Jesu's sake, •

Vv no is so high and good and great?

We know the Holy Innocents

Laid down for Him their infant life,

And martyrs brave and patient saints

Have stood for Him in lire and strife.

We wear the cross they wore of old,

Our lips have learned like vows to make;

We need not die; we cannot fight;

What may we do for Jesu's sake?

O, day by day each Christian child

Has much to do, without, within;

A death to die for Jesu's sake,

A weary war to wage with sin.

When deep within our swelling' hearts, ■

The thoughts of pride and anger rise,

Wheu bitter words are on our tongues,

And tears of passion in our eyes;

Then we may stay the angry blow,

Then we may check the hasty word,

Give gentle answers back again,

And fight a battle for our Lord.

T With smiles of peace and looks of love,

Light in our dwellings we may make,

Bid kind good humour brighten there,

And do all still for Jesu's sake.

8 There's not a child so small and weak

But has his little cross to take,

His little work of love and praise

That he may do for Jesu's sake.