The Cokesbury Worship Hymnal ‎#290

290. Long Ago the Little Children

1 Long ago the little children
Gathered close at Jesus’ knee,
For His kindly smile said gently,
“I love them and they love Me.”

2 Come and listen to the story,
Friend of children still is He;
Listen then and whisper softly,
“I love Him and He loves me.”

Text Information

• First Line: Long ago the little children
• Title: Long Ago the Little Children
• Author: Jessie Eleanor Moore
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1938
• Topic: Children

Tune Information

• Name: [Long ago the little children]
• Composer: H. H. Lemmel