433. I Think When I Read That Sweet Story

1 I think when I read that sweet story of old,
When Jesus was here among men,
How He called little children as lambs to His fold,
I should like to have been with them then.

2 I wish that His hands had been placed on my head,
His arm had been thrown around me,
And that I might have seen His kind look when He said,
"Let the little ones come unto Me."

3 Yet still to His footstool in prayer I may go,
And ask for a share in His love;
And if I now earnestly seek Him below,
I shall see Him and hear Him above.

Text Information
First Line: I think when I read that sweet story of old
Title: I Think When I Read That Sweet Story
Author: Jemima Luke (1841)
Meter: 11. 8. 12. 9.
Publication Date: 1957
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Tune Information
Name: SWEET STORY
Arranger: William B. Bradbury (1859)
Meter: 11. 8. 12. 9.
Key: E♭ Major
Source: Greek Folk Song



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