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Text:Children of Jerusalem
Author:John Henley, 1800-1842
Tune:INFANT PRAISE

415. Children of Jerusalem

1 Children of Jerusalem
sang the praise of Jesus’ name;
children now, in every place
join to sing the Saviour’s praise.

Refrain:
Hark! hark! hark! the children's voices sing,
Hark! hark! hark! the children's voices sing
loud hosannas, loud hosannas,
loud hosannas to our King.

2 Teach us now to love you, Lord;
teach us how to read your word;
teach us all the ways of heaven.
Joyful praise to God be given. [Refrain]

3 Parents, teachers, old and young,
all unite to swell the song,
higher and yet higher rise,
till hosannas fill the skies. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Children of Jerusalem
Title: Children of Jerusalem
Author: John Henley, 1800-1842 (alt.)
Refrain First Line: Hark! hark! hark! the children's voices
Meter: 7 7 7 7 with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 1997
Scripture: ;
Topic: Children and Youth: Worship; Christian Nurture / Teaching; Jesus Christ: Kingship / Reign (2 more...)
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: INFANT PRAISE
Meter: 7 7 7 7 with refrain
Key: D Major
Source: Curwen's Tune Book 1842
Copyright: Public Domain



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