Christian Gospel Hymns ‎#137

137. The Children’s Hosanna

1 I dreamed one night, not long ago,
Of mansions in the skies,
Where those who love the Lord obtain
A rich and glorious prize;
I saw among the happy throng
The children bright and fair;
I heard their voices clear and sweet
With music fill the air.

Refrain:
Hosanna! Hosanna! Our songs of love we bring,
Hosanna! Hosanna! To Christ, the children’s King;
Hosanna! Hosanna! Our songs of love we bring,
Hosanna! Hosanna! to Christ, the children’s King.

2 And, as I mused, I heard a voice,
In sweeter tones than all,
Directing Christian workers here,
In words I now recall,
“Forbid them not,” he gently said,
“The children bring to me,
Their portion in the World of Light
Redeemed shall ever be.” [Refrain]

3 And when from slumber I arose,
To serve my Lord and King,
I felt that I the little lambs
To Christ in love might bring;
And then I cried for daily grace
Their precious souls to cheer,
Till they could sing like yonder choir
Hosanna! bright and clear. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I dreamed one night, not long ago
• Title: The Children’s Hosanna
• Author: Neal A. McAulay
• Refrain First Line: Hosanna! Hosanna! Our songs of love we bring
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1909

Tune Information

• Name: [I dreamed one night, not long ago]
• Composer: J. S. Fearis