The Evergreen ‎#136

136. Open The Door For The Children

1 Open the door for the children,
Tenderly gather them in;
In from the highway and hedges,
In from the places of sin.
Some are so young and so helpless,
Some are so hungry and cold;
Open the door for the children,
Gather them into the fold.

Chorus:
Gather them in, gather them in, —
Gather them into the fold of Christ;
Gather them in, gather them in, —
O gather the children in.

2 Open the door for the children;
See! they are coming in throngs;
Bid them sit down to the banquet,
Teach them your beautiful songs;
Pray for the Father to bless them;
Pray you that grace may be giv'n;
Open the door for the children,
"Of such is the kingdom of heav'n." [Chorus]

3 Open the door for the children:
Take the dear lambs by the hand;
Point them to truth and to goodness,
Send them to Canaan's land.
Some are so young and so helpless,
Some are so hungry and cold;
Open the door for the children,
Gather them into the fold. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Open the door for the children
• Title: Open The Door For The Children
• Author: Mrs. M. A. Kidder
• Refrain First Line: Gather them in, gather them in
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1873
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Open the door for the children]
• Composer: R. A. Kinzie
• Incipit: 55554 51544 44321
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.