Just like a child who trusts his father dear

Just like a child who trusts his father dear

And who delights to feel his presence near

Just like a child whose mind has not a doubt

And whose heart is never proud.

Here I come, oh lord

Here I come just like a child. (2)

Just like a child, so weak he cannot stand

But who holds firm and tight his mother's hand

Just like a child, who sings in bright daylight

Fearing not the long dark night.

Here I come, oh lord

Here I come just like a child. (2)

Just like a child that guilty deeds oppress

With mind and heart in trouble and distress

Just like a child who throws himself into his mother's arms

Sure that she'll free him from his qualms.

Here I come, oh lord

Here I come just like a child. (2)