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Text:Children of Jerusalem
Author:John Henley, 1800-1842
Tune:HEATHLANDS
Composer:Henry Thomas Smart, 1813-1879

397a. Children of Jerusalem

1 Children of Jerusalem
sang the praise of Jesus' name:
children, too, of modern days
join to sing the Saviour's praise.

Refrain:
Hark! While infant voices sing
loud hosannas to our King.

2 We are taught to love the Lord,
we are taught to read His word,
we are taught the way to heaven:
praise for all to God be given. [Refrain]

3 Parents, teachers, old and young,
all unite to swell the song,
higher and yet higher rise,
till hosannas reach the skies. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Children of Jerusalem
Author: John Henley, 1800-1842
Refrain First Line: Hark! While infant voices sing
Meter: 77 77 and Refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2004
Topic: Jesus Christ: His Passion and Death
Tune Information
Name: HEATHLANDS
Composer: Henry Thomas Smart, 1813-1879
Meter: 77 77 and Refrain
Key: Eā™­ Major



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