The Book of Praise ‎#415

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:
  Psalm 146
  ;
  Matthew 21:15-16
• Topic: Children and Youth: Worship; Christian Nurture / Teaching; Jesus Christ: Kingship / Reign; Palm / Passion Sunday; Worship
• 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