The Cyber Hymnal ‎#7954

7954. Gather Them Into The Fold

1 Open the door for the children,
Tenderly gather them in,
In from the highways and hedges,
In from the places of sin.
Some are so young and so helpless,
Some are so hungry and cold;
Open the door for the children,
Gather them into the fold.

Refrain:
Gather them in, oh, gather them in,
Gather, oh, gather them in;
Open the door for the children,
Gather them into the fold.

2 Open the door for the children,
See! They are coming in throngs;
Bid them sit down to the banquet,
Teach them your beautiful songs.
Pray you the Father to bless them,
Pray you that grace may be giv’n;
Open the door for the children,
Such is the kingdom of Heav’n. [Refrain]

3 Open the door for the children,
Take the dear lambs by the hand;
Point them to truth and to Jesus,
Point them to Heaven’s bright land.
Some are so young and so helpless,
Some are so hungry and cold;
Open the door for the children,
Gather them into the fold. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Open the door for the children
• Title: Gather Them Into The Fold
• Author (attributed to): Mary Ann Pepper Kidder (1872, alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Gather them in, oh, gather them in
• Language: English
• Source: New Silver Song, by William A. Ogden (Toledo, Ohio: W. W. Whitney, 1872)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Open the door for the children]
• Composer: William Augustine Ogden
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain