Junior Songs ‎#191

191. Children of Zion

1 Oh, many, many children
In Zion shall be found;
We hear their happy voices,
And pleasant is the sound;
For children can be Christians,
And while at work, or play,
Be gentle like the Master,
And all his words obey.

Chorus:
Oh, children, come to Jesus!
His service is a joy;
Oh, come within the city,
Yes, ev'ry girl and boy.

2 Oh, who will be the children
Within the city bright?
Will you be one to enter,
And come by morning light?
Oh, do not wait till older
The shadows may appear
You may not see to enter
When night is almost here. [Chorus]

3 Then come and bring a playmate,
Perchance a brother dear;
Let sisters come together,
Oh, never, never fear:
For Zion must have children
Upon her golden street,
Then come, and bring in with you
Whoever you may meet [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, many, many children
• Title: Children of Zion
• Author: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth
• Refrain First Line: Oh, children, come to Jesus!
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1892
• Copyright: Copyright, 1883, by John J. Hood

Tune Information

• Name: [Oh, many, many children]
• Composer: Chas. Edw. Prior
• Key: D Major