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Text:Jesus Loves Little Children
Author:H. R. P.
Tune:[Jesus loves little children]
Composer:H. R. Palmer, by per.

67. Jesus Loves Little Children

1 Jesus loves little children;
He is their friend,
His aid he will lend,
Like a shepherd he’ll lead them;
Come to him, children, today.

Chorus:
Children may come,
Children may come,
Children may come to the Savior,
Children may come,
Children may come,
Children may come and be saved.

2 Jesus now doth entreat you,
List to his voice,
Oh, hear and rejoice;
He is ready to meet you,
Little ones, turn not away. [Chorus]

3 Jesus now doth command you,
Do not delay,
Oh, haste to obey;
Dangers dark will surround you,
If from your Savior you stray. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Jesus loves little children
Title: Jesus Loves Little Children
Author: H. R. P.
Refrain First Line: Children may come
Language: English
Publication Date: 1879
Tune Information
Name: [Jesus loves little children]
Composer: H. R. Palmer, by per.
Key: E♭ Major



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