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146. Growing up for Jesus

1 Growing up for Jesus, we are truly blest,
In his smile is welcome, in his arms our rest,
In his truth our treasure, in his love to be
Growing up for Jesus in the J. C. E.

Chorus:
Growing up for Jesus, till in him complete,
Growing up for Jesus, oh, his work is sweet:
In his truth our treasure, in his love to be
Growing up for Jesus in the J. C. E.

2 Not too young to love him, youthful hearts beat true,
Not too young to serve him as the dew-drops do,
Not too young to praise him, singing as we come,
Not too young to answer when he calls us home. [Chorus]

3 Growing up for Jesus, learning day by day
How to follow onward in the narrow way;
Seeking holy treasure, finding precious truth,
Growing up for Jesus in our haypy youth. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Growing up for Jesus, we are truly blest
Title: Growing up for Jesus
Author: Priscilla J. Owens
Refrain First Line: Growing up Jesus, till in him complete
Language: English
Publication Date: 1892
Copyright: Copyright, 1882, by John J. Hood
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Growing up for Jesus, we are truly blest]
Composer: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick
Key: G Major or modal
Notes: Public Domain.



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