He'll bring his charms to gladden you and should his stay be brief,
You'll have his lovely memories, as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise that he'll stay, since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.

I've looked the wide world over, in my search for teacher true,
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate Me when I come to call, to take him back again?"

We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we have known forever grateful stay.
But shall the angels call him much sooner than we've planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.