The New Praiseworthy ‎#164

164. Open the Door for the Children

1 Open the door for the children,
Tenderly gather them in,-
In from the highway and hedges,
In from the places of sin;
Some are so young and so helpless,
Some are so hungry and cold;
Open the door for the children,
Gather them into the fold.

Chorus:
Open the door, (Open the door, open the door,)
Gather them in, (Gather them in, gather them in,)
Open the door for the children,
Gather them into the fold.

2 Open the door for the children,
See, they are coming in throngs!
Bid them sit down to the banquet,
Teach them your beautiful songs;
Pray for the Father to bless them,
Pray you that grace may be giv'n;
Open the door for the children,
Theirs is the kingdom of heavn'n. [Chorus]

3 Open the door for the children,
Take the dear lambs by the hand;
Point them to truth and to goodness,
Lead them to Canaan's fair land.
Some are so young and so helpless,
Some are so hungry and cold;
Open the door for the children,
Gather them into the fold. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Open the door for the children
• Title: Open the Door for the Children
• Author: Mary E. Kidder
• Refrain First Line: Open the door
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Children's Songs

Tune Information

• Name: [Open the door for the children]
• Composer: E. O. Excell
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1885, by E.O. Excell.