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Loving Jesus

Jesus loves the little children, This we surely know

Author: C. R. Blackall
Tune: [Jesus loves the little children] (Lorenz)
Published in 2 hymnals

Author: C. R. Blackall

Blackall, Christopher Ruby, M.D., born in New York State, 1830, and educated for the medical profession. For 15 years he followed his profession, including service in the army during the civil war. Subsequently he managed, for 14 years, a branch of the Baptist Publication Society, taking at the same time great interest in Sunday School work. He edited the Advanced Bible Lesson Quarterly, for 3 years, and also Our Little Ones. 1. The prize is set before us. Heaven anticipated. This is one of Dr. Blackall's most popular hymns for children. It was written in 1874 for the Sunday School of 2nd Baptist Church, Chicago, Illinois, and set to music by H. R. Palmer. It first appeared in Palmer's Songs of Love for the Bible School, 1874, fro… Go to person page >

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First Line: Jesus loves the little children, This we surely know
Title: Loving Jesus
Author: C. R. Blackall
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

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Gems for the Little Ones #d19

Gems for the Little Ones #d19
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Heavenly Carols #49

Heavenly Carols #49
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