Christian Hymns ‎#308

308. There's a Friend for little children

1 There’s a Friend for little children
Above the bright blue sky,
A Friend who never changeth,
Whose love will never die;
Unlike our friends by nature,
Who change with changing years,
This Friend is always worthy
The precious name He bears.

2 There’s a rest for little children,
Above the bright blue sky,
For those who love the Saviour,
And Abba, Father, cry,
A rest from every turmoil,
From sin and danger free,
Where every little pilgrim
Shall rest eternally.

3 There’s a home for little children
Above the bright blue sky,
Where Jesus reigns in glory,--
A home of peace and joy;
No home on earth is like it,
Nor can with it compare,
For every one is happy,
Nor could be happier, there.

4 There’s a crown for little children
Above the bright blue sky,
And all who look to Jesus
Shall wear it by and by;
A crown of brightest glory,
Which He will then bestow
On all who found His favor
And loved His name below.

5 There’s a song for little children
Above the bright blue sky,
A song that will not weary,
Though sung continually;
A song which even angels
Can never, never sing;
They know not Christ as Saviour,
But worship Him as King.

6 There's a robe for little children
Above the bright blue sky,
And a harp of sweetest music,
And a palm of victory.
All, all above is treasured,
And found in Christ alone;
O come, dear little children,
That all may be your own.

Text Information

• First Line: There's a Friend for little children
• Meter: 7, 6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Christ: Friend of Children; Heaven
• Notes: Now Public Domain. A. Midlane, ab. 1860.

Tune Information

• Name: PRAISE
• Meter: 7, 6.
• Key: A Major
• Source: Zinck's Koralbog, 1801.
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Norwegian tune name: [Jeg vil mig Herren love.]