The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#649

649. I Think, When I Read That Sweet Story of Old

1 I think, when I read that sweet story of old,
When Jesus was here among men,
How He called little children as lambs to His fold,
I should like to have been with them then.
I wish that His hand had been placed on my head,
That His arm had been thrown around me,
And that I might have seen His kind look when He said,
"Let the little ones come unto Me."

2 Yet still to His footstool in prayer I may go,
And ask for a share in His love;
And if I now earnestly seek Him below,
I shall see Him and hear Him above.
In that beautiful place He has gone to prepare
For all who are washed and forgiven;
Full many dear children are gathering there,
"For of such is the kingdom of heaven."

3 But thousands and thousands who wander and fall
Never heard of that heavenly home:
I should like them to know there is room for them all,
And that Jesus has bid them to come.
And O how I long for that glorious time,
The sweetest and brightest and best,
When the dear little children of every clime
Shall crowd to His arms and be blest!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I think, when I read that sweet story of old
• Title: I Think, When I Read That Sweet Story of Old
• Author: Jemima Thompson Luke (1853)
• Meter: 12 10, 12 10. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Children's Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: SWEET STORY
• Meter: 12 10, 12 10. D.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: English Melody.