The Little Pilgrims

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The way to heaven is narrow And its blessed entrance strait

Author: C. C. Carpenter
Published in 16 hymnals

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1 The way to Heaven is narrow,
And its blessèd entrance strait;
But how safe the little pilgrims
Who get within the gate!

2 The sunbeams of the morning
Make the narrow path so fair;
And these early little pilgrims
Find dewy blessings there.

3 They pass o’er rugged mountains,
But they climb them with a song;
For these early little pilgrims
Have sandals new and strong.

4 They do not greatly tremble
When the shadows night foretell;
For these early little pilgrims
Have tried the path so well.

5 They know it leads to Heaven,
With its bright and open gates,
Where for happy little pilgrims
A Savior’s welcome waits.

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #8741

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First Line:	The way to heaven is narrow And its blessed entrance strait
Title:	The Little Pilgrims
Author:	C. C. Carpenter
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	And may we join the pilgrim band
Copyright:	Public Domain