Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: New Hymns of Hope #148 Meter: 6.6.6.6 First Line: Little children*, welcome! Lyrics: Little children*, welcome!
Earth is yours to live in;
Arms of love protect you,
Little children*, welcome!
Little children*, welcome!
Jesus cares about you;
Jesus now enfolds you,
Little children*, welcome!
Little children*, welcome!
We, the Church of Jesus,
We will help your growing,
Little children*, welcome!
Little children*, welcome!
God will make you happy,
Jesus save and keep you,
Little children*, welcome!
* substitute 'brother' or 'sister' where appropriate.
Little children*, welcome!
Earth is yours to live in;
Arms of love protect you,
Little children*, welcome!
Little children*, welcome!
Jesus cares about you;
Jesus now enfolds you,
Little children*, welcome!
Little children*, welcome!
We, the Church of Jesus,
We will help your growing,
Little children*, welcome!
Little children*, welcome!
God will make you happy,
Jesus save and keep you,
Little children*, welcome!
* substitute 'brother' or 'sister' where appropriate.
Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15 Languages: English Tune Title: HARWOOD
Little Children, Welcome