The Voice of Praise ‎#856

856. 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.

2 I wish that his hands 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.

3 Yet still to his footstool in prayer I may go,
And ask for a share in his love:
And if I thus earnestly seek him below,
I shall see him and hear him above,--

4 In that beautiful place he has gone to prepare
For all who are washed and forgiven;
And many dear children are gathering there,
For of such is the kingdom of heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: I think, when I read that sweet story of old
• Author: Luke
• Meter: 11s & 8s. P
• Publication Date: 1873
• Topic: The Sunday-School; Sweet Story

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