Voices of Praise ‎#139

139. Jesus, when He left the sky

1 Jesus, when He left the sky,
And for sinners came to die,
In His mercy passed not by
Little ones like me.

2 Mothers then the Saviour sought
In the places where He taught,
And to Him their children brought--
Little ones like me.

3 Did the Saviour say them nay?
No, He kindly bade them stay;
Suffered none to turn away
Little ones like me.

4 'Twas for them His life He gave,
To redeem them from the grave;
Jesus able is to save
Little ones like me.

5 Children, then, should love Him too,
Strive His holy will to do.
Pray too Him, and praise Him too--
Little ones like me.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, when He left the sky
• Meter: 7s. 5.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Topic: Redemption; Hymns for Little Children

Tune Information

• Name: S. RAPHAEL
• Meter: 7s. 5.
• Key: A♭ Major