Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#600

600. 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, hark, hark! while infant voices sing,
Hark, hark, hark! while infant voices sing
Loud hosannas, loud hosannas,
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: J. Henley, 1800-1842
• Refrain First Line: Hark, hark, hark! while infant voices sing
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: For the Young

Tune Information

• Name: INFANT PRAISE
• Meter: 7.7.7.7, with Refrain
• Key: E Major
• Source: "Juvenile Harmonist," 1843