The Song Book of the Salvation Army ‎#842

842. Jesus, friend of little children

1 Jesus, friend of little children,
Be a friend to me;
Take my hand and ever keep me
Close to thee.

2 Show me what my love should cherish,
What, too, it should shun,
Lest my feet for poison flowers
Swift should run.

3 Teach me how to grow in goodness,
Daily as I grow;
Thou hast been a child, and surely
Thou dost know.

4 Step by step, O lead me onward,
Upward into youth;
Wiser, stronger, still becoming
In thy truth.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, friend of little children
• Author: Walter John Mathams (1853-1931)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The young salvationist: Childhood

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