Christian Hymns ‎#299

299. Oh, day by day each Christian child

1 Oh, day by day each Christian child
Has much to do, without, within;
A death to die for Jesus' sake,
A weary way to wage with sin.

2 When deep within our welling hearts,
The thoughts of pride and anger rise,
When bitter words are on our tongues,
And tears of passion in our eyes;

3 Then we may stay the angry blow,
Then we may check the hasty word,
Give gentle answers back again,
And fight a battle for our Lord.

4 With smiles of peace and looks of love,
Light in our dwellings we may make,
Bid kind good-humor brighten there
And do all still for Jesus' sake.

5 There's not a child so weak and small
But has his little cross to take,
His little work of love and praise,
That he may do for Jesus' sake.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, day by day each Christian child
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Conflict; Holiness; Christian Work
• Notes: Mrs. C. F. Alexander, 1850.

Tune Information

• Name: THY LITTLE ONES, DEAR LORD, ARE WE
• Composer: J. A. P. Schulz
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: Norwegian tune name: Her komme dine arme Smaa