The Cyber Hymnal ‎#9293

9293. Let The Children Come

1 In the early springtime, in its morning fair,
Little buds of promise, little blossoms rare;
Hear the words of Jesus, precious will they be,
Bring the little children, "Let them come to Me."

Refrain:
"Let them come to Me,
Let them come to Me,
Bring the little children,
Let them come to Me."

2 He will now receive you if your hearts you bring
Humbly to the Savior, Heav’n’s exalted king;
For the invitation, gracious, full and free,
Says to all the children, "Come, O come to Me. [Refrain]

3 Jesus, we are coming, to Thy loving arms;
Safely there reposing, sin no longer harms;
From the wiles of Satan Thou canst set us free;
Tho’ we’re little children, we will come to Thee. [Refrain}

Text Information

• First Line: In the early springtime, in its morning fair
• Title: Let The Children Come
• Author: Dr. Helmer
• Refrain First Line: Let them come to Me
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.10.11
• Language: English
• Source: Winnowed Songs for Sunday Schools, by Ira Sankey (New York: Biglow & Main Company, 1890)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: BETTENDORF
• Composer: Philip Phillips
• Meter: 11,11,11,11,10.11
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain