The Hymnal ‎#363a

363a. There's a Friend for little children

There's a Friend for little children
Above the bright blue sky,
A Friend who never changes,
Whose love will never die;
Our earthly friends may fail us,
And change with changing years,
This Friend is always worthy
Of that dear Name he bears.

There's a rest for little children
Above the bright blue sky,
Who love the blessed Savior,
And to the Father cry;
A rest from every turmoil,
From sin and sorrow free,
Where every little pilgrim
Shall rest eternally.

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.

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 Savior,
But worship him as King.

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There's a crown for little children
Above the bright blue sky,
And all who look for Jesus
Shall wear it by and by;
All, all above is treasured,
And found in Christ alone:
Lord, grant thy little children
To know thee as their own.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: There's a Friend for little children
• Author: Albert Midlane (1859)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Catechism; Sunday Schools: Closing Hymns; Sunday Schools: General Use

Tune Information

• Name: IN MEMORIAM (STAINER)
• Composer: John Stainer (1875)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6. D.
• Key: E♭ Major