Christ in Song ‎#417

417. Forbid Them Not

1 "Forbid them not," the Saviour cried,
"But suffer them to come;"
Ah, then maternal tears were dried,
And unbelief was dumb.

2 Lord, we believe, and we obey;
We bring them at thy word;
Be thou our children's strength and stay,
Their portion and reward.

3 Let not earth's pleasures draw them down;
Lord, give them strength to rise,
And thro' thy strong, attractive pow'r,
At last to gain the prize.

Text Information

• First Line: Forbid them not, the Saviour cried
• Title: Forbid Them Not
• Author: T. Hastings
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Save the Children; Invitation and Repentance: Save the Children
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: PEORIA
• Composer: Unknown
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Public Domain.