153. Jesus, Friend of Little Children

1 Jesus, Friend of little children,
Be a Friend to me;
Take my hand, and ever keep me
Close to Thee.

2 Teach me how to grow in goodness,
Daily as I grow;
Thou hast been a child, and surely
Thou dost know.

3 Never leave me, nor forsake me;
Ever be my Friend,
For I need Thee from life's dawning
To its end.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, Friend of little children
Title: Jesus, Friend of Little Children
Author: Walter J. Mathams, 1853-1931
Language: English
Publication Date: 1962
Topic: Living For Jesus
Copyright: © Oxford University Press, from "The English Hymnal"
Notes: Now Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: WESTRIDGE
Composer: Martin Shaw (1929)
Key: F Major or modal
Copyright: © Oxford University Press, from "The English Hymnal"



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