Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#558

558. There's a Friend for little children

1 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.

2 There’s a rest for little children
Above the bright blue sky,
For those who love the Saviour,
And, Abba, Father, cry;
A rest from every turmoil,
From sin and sorrow free,
Where every little pilgrim
Shall rest eternally.

3 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.

4 There’s a crown for little children
Above the bright blue sky;
And all who look for Jesus
Shall wear it by and by;
A crown of brightest glory,
Which He will then bestow
On all who love the Saviour,
And walk with Him below.

5 There’s a song for little children
Above the bright blue sky,
And a harp of sweetest music,
And a palm of victory,
And all above is treasured,
And found in Christ alone;
O come, dear little children
That all may be your own.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: There's a Friend for little children
• Author: Albert Midlane (1859)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Hymns for Children

Tune Information

• Name: EDENGROVE
• Composer: Samuel Smith (1874)
• Meter: 8 6, 7 6, 7 6, 7 6
• Key: E♭ Major