Trinity Hymnal ‎#650

650. I think when I read that sweet story of old

1 I think when I read that sweet story of old,
When Jesus was here among men,
How he called little children as lambs to his fold,
I should like to have been with them then.

2 I wish that his hands had been placed on my head,
That his arm had been thrown around me,
And that I might have seen his kind look when he said,
"Let the little ones come unto Me."

3 Yet still to his footstool in prayer I may go,
And ask for a share in his love;
And if I now earnestly seek him below,
I shall see him and hear him above;

4 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I think when I read that sweet story of old
• Author: Jemima T. Luke (1841)
• Meter: 11. 8. 12. 9.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Mark 10:4
  ;
  Luke 18:16
• Topic: Baptism; Seeking: Man Seeking Christ or God

Tune Information

• Name: SWEET STORY
• Arranger: William B. Bradbury (1859)
• Meter: 11. 8. 12. 9.
• Key: E♭ Major