The Book of Praise ‎#656

656. Jesus, friend of all the children

1 Jesus, friend of all the children,
be my friend and guide;
take my hand, and ever keep me
by your side.

2 Step by step, oh lead me onward,
growing into youth,
wiser, stronger, till increasing
in your truth.

3 Never leave me nor forsake me;
always be my friend,
for I need you, from life's dawning
to its end.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, friend of all the children
• Title: Jesus, friend of all the children
• Author: Walter J. Mathams, 1853-1931
• Meter: 8 6 8 3
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Matthew 19:13-15
  ;
  Mark 10:13-16
  ;
  Luke 2:52
  ;
  Luke 18:15-17
  ;
  John 14:18-21
• Topic: Children and Youth: Discipleship; Guidance; Jesus Christ: Union with; Jesus Christ: Friend; One Life in Christ: Discipleship
• Copyright: © Oxford University Press
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: WESTRIDGE
• Composer: Martin Shaw, 1875-1958
• Meter: 8 6 8 3
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: © Oxford University Press from Songs of Praise for Boys and Girls