Voices United ‎#340

340. Jesus, Friend Of Little Children

1 Jesus, friend of little children,
let me be one too;
take my hand, and ever keep me
close to you.

2 Teach me how to grow in goodness,
daily as I grow.
You have been a child, and surely
you must know.

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

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, friend of little children
• Title: Jesus, Friend Of Little Children
• Author: Walter John Mathams (1882, alt.)
• Meter: 8 5 8 3
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Praise and Thanksgiving; Adoration and praise; Children Praising; Friendship; Jesus Christ: Friend; Jesus Christ: Master; Jesus Christ: Person; Jesus Christ: Praise; Jesus Christ: Presence; Need for God/Christ; Proper 19: Year A; Proper 28: Year A; Proper 22: Year B; Proper 6: Year C

Tune Information

• Name: FARNHAM
• Composer: Gerald Wheeler (1969)
• Meter: 8 5 8 3
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Music copyright © 1969 Gerald Wheeler.