The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1078

1078. "Forbid them not," the Saviour cried

1 "Forbid them not," the Saviour cried,
"But suffer them to come;"
Ah, then maternal tears were dried,
And unbelief was dumb.

2 Lord, we believe, and we obey;
We bring them at thy word;
Be thou our children's strength and stay
Their portion and reward.

Text Information

• First Line: "Forbid them not," the Saviour cried
• Author: Thomas Hastings
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Church: Baptism
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: PEORIA
• Composer: Unknown
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tunes: #179, 1071, or 933.