Open the Door for the Children

1 Open the door for the children,
Tenderly gather them in,-
In from the highway and hedges,
In from the places of sin;
Some are so young and so helpless,
Some are so hungry and cold;
Open the door for the children,
Gather them into the fold.

Chorus:
Open the door, (Open the door, open the door,)
Gather them in, (Gather them in, gather them in,)
Open the door for the children,
Gather them into the fold.

2 Open the door for the children,
See, they are coming in throngs!
Bid them sit down to the banquet,
Teach them your beautiful songs;
Pray for the Father to bless them,
Pray you that grace may be giv'n;
Open the door for the children,
Theirs is the kingdom of heavn'n. [Chorus]

3 Open the door for the children,
Take the dear lambs by the hand;
Point them to truth and to goodness,
Lead them to Canaan's fair land.
Some are so young and so helpless,
Some are so hungry and cold;
Open the door for the children,
Gather them into the fold. [Chorus]

Source: The New Praiseworthy: for the Church and Sunday School #164

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• MIDI file from The King of Kings: a choice collection of gospel songs, standard hymns, choruses, children's songs, solos, duets, and quartets together with responsive readings for use in evangelistic meetings... #128
  
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• Audio recording from Timeless Truths #166
• Audio recording from Timeless Truths #166
• MIDI file from Timeless Truths #166