Voices of Praise ‎#212

212. There's a Friend for little children

1 There's a Friend for little children,
Above the bright blue sky,
A Friend who never changes,
Whose love will never die:
Unlike our friends by nature,
Who change with changing years,
This Friend is always worthy
The precious Name He bears.

2 There's a rest for little children,
Above the bright blue sky,
Who loved the blessed Saviour,
And to the Father cry,--
A rest from every trouble,
From sin and danger free;
There every little pilgrim
Shall rest eternally.

3 There's a home for little children,
Above the bright blue sky,
Where Jesus reigns in glory,
A home of peace and joy;
No home one earth is like it,
Nor can with it compare,
For every one is happy,
Nor can be happier there.

4 There are crowns for little children,
Above the bright blue sky,
And all who look to Jesus
Shall wear them by-and-by;
Yea, crowns of brightest glory
Which He shall sure bestow,
On all who loved the Saviour,
And walked with Him below.

5 There are songs for little children,
Above the bright blue sky,
And harps of sweetest music
For their hymn of victory:
And all above is pleasure,
And found in Christ alone;
Lord, grant Thy little children,
To know Thee as their own.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: There's a Friend for little children
• Meter: 7s. 6s. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Topic: Heaven
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: CHENIES
• Meter: 7s. 6s. D.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Public Domain.