The Sacred Harp ‎#207

207. Come, little children, now we may

1 Come, little children, now we may
Partake a little morsel,
For little songs and little ways
Adorned a great apostle.
A little drop of Jesus' blood
Can make a feast of union;
It is by little steps we move
Into a full communion.

2 A little faith doth mighty deeds,
Quite past all my recounting;
Faith, like a little mustard seed
Can move a lofty mountain.
A little charity and zeal,
A little tribulation,
A little patience makes us feel
Great peace and consolation.

3 A little cross with cheerfulness,
A little self-denial,
Will serve to make our troubles less,
And bear the greatest trial.
The Spirit like a little dove
On Jesus once descended;
To show His meekness and His love,
The emblem was intended.

4 The title of the little Lamb
Unto our Lord was given,
Such was our Savior's little name,
The Lord of earth and heaven.
A little voice that's small and still
Can rule the whole creation;
A little stone the earth shall fill,
And humble ev'ry nation.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, little children, now we may
• Meter: 8s, 7s
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1991

Tune Information

• Name: LOUISIANA
• Composer: William Walker (1835)
• Meter: 8s, 7s
• Key: B♭ Major