Reformed Press Hymnal ‎#140

140. I Think When I Read That Sweet Story

1 I think when I read that sweet story of old,
When Jesus was here among men;
How He call'd little children as lambs to His fold;
I should like to have been with them then!
I wish that His hands had been placed on my head,
That His arms had been thrown around me,
And that I might have seen His kind look when He said,
"Let the little ones come unto Me."

2 Yet still to His footstool in prayer I may go,
And ask for a share in His love:
And if I thus earnestly seek Him below,
I shall see Him and hear Him above.
In that beautiful place He is gone to prepare
For all who are washed and forgiv'n;
And many dear children are gathering there,
"For of such is the kingdom of Heav'n."

3 But thousands and thousands who wander and fall,
Never heard of that heavenly home;
I should like them to know there is room for them all,
And that Jesus has bid them to come.
I long for the joys of that glorious time,
The sweetest, the brightest, the best,
When the dear little children of every clime
Shall crowd to His arms and be blest!

Text Information

• First Line: I think when I read that sweet story of old
• Title: I Think When I Read That Sweet Story
• Author: Jemima Luke
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934

Tune Information

• Name: [I think when I read that sweet story of old]
• Arranger: Hubert P. Main
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Davenant