Linden Harp ‎#134

134. "Suffer the little ones to come unto me."

1 I think, when I read that sweet story of old,
When Jesus was here among men,
How he call'd little children, as lambs to his fold,
I should like to have been with him then.

2 I wish that his hands had been placed on my head,
That his arms had been thrown around me,
That I might have seen his kind look when he said,
"Let the little ones come unto me."

3 Yet still to his footstool in prayer I may go,
And ask for a share in his love;
And if I thus earnestly seek him below,
I shall see him and hear him above.

4 In that beautiful place he has gone to prepare,
For all who are wash'd and forgiven;
And many dear children are gathering there,
"For of such is the kingdom of heaven."

Text Information

• First Line: I think, when I read that sweet story of old
• Title: "Suffer the little ones to come unto me."
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1855

Tune Information

• Name: [I think, when I read that sweet story of old]
• Key: D Major