Minnetonka Songs ‎#74

74. Open the Door for the Children

1 Open the door for the children,
Tenderly gather them in--
In from the highways and hedges,
In from the places of sin;
Some are so young and so helpless,
Some are so hungry and cold.
Open the door for the children,
Gather them into the fold.

Chorus:
Open the door, for the children;
Tenderly gather them in--
In from the highways and hedges,
In from the places of sin.

2 Open the door for the children,
See! they are coming in throngs;
Bid them sit down to the banquet,
Teach them your beautiful songs;
Pray you the Father to bless them,
Pray you that grace may be giv'n.
Open the door for the children,
Of such is the Kingdom of Heav'n. [Chorus]

3 Open the door for the children,
Take the dear lambs by the hand;
Point them to truth and to goodness,
Send them to Canaan's land;
Some are so young and so helpless,
Some are so hungry and cold.
Open the door for the children,
Gather them into the fold. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Open the door for the children
• Title: Open the Door for the Children
• Refrain First Line: Open the door for the children
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1879
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Open the door for the children]
• Composer: C. C. Case
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.