Jesu, when Thou once returnedst

From the temple of the Lord,

Where His holy will Thou learnedst,

Gladly to Thy home restored,

Thou wast readt to fulfil,

As a child, Thy parents' will;

Grace and sweet humility,

Evermore were seen in Thee.

See Thy little flock dispersing

From their school with joyous hearts;

Here Thy lessons oft rehearsing,

Train them for lif's busy parts;

Lord, at home or by the way,

Lonely, or in merry play,

Be our Pattern ne'er forgot;

Friend of children, leave us not!