My sweet baby on loan from above 
no better treasure could I more love 
I stand here beside your bed as I pray 
 I lay my hand on your head and I say: 
 
May you grow up to serve Him 
all of your days 
May He lead you and guide you 
in all of your ways 
May He bless your future with 
friendships that last 
May you cherish your youth 
 and not grow up too fast 
 
I stare in wonder at your tiny frame 
Just to think God knows you by name 
He knows every hair on your head 
He knows your thoughts before they are said 
 
May you grow up to serve Him 
all of your days 
May He lead you and guide you 
in all of your ways 
May He bless your future with 
friendships that last 
May you cherish your youth 
 and not grow up too fast 
 
May God grant you peace 
 in the midst of a storm 
May God give you strength even 
when you’re forlorn 
May you answer the door when  [bad word] knocking 
May wisdom guide when 
your mouth is talkin’ 
May discretion protect you 
and keep you pure 
May you never stumble 
or fall for a lure 
May your heart remain humble 
to the very end 
May uprightness and [bad word] 
be what you defend 
May the world not ensnare 
or change who you are 
May the light that's within you 
shine like the stars 
May angels surround you 
body, spirit, mind 
May favor and peace be yours to find 
May rejection and pain 
never reach you 
May your spirit grow bold 
for what you’re called to 
 
May you grow up to serve Him 
all of your days 
May He lead you and guide you 
in all of your ways 
May He bless your future with 
friendships that last 
May you cherish your youth 
 and not grow up too fast 
 
As you rest in God’s care I will rest too 
Knowing that Jesus is watching over you 
Amen