1 Oh, hear the wondrous story:
Sing, children, sing!
Came Christ the Lord of glory,
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Came here to bring us blessing,
For us his love confessing,
Love which is never ceasing;
Sing, children, sing!

2 One day when many sought him,
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Mothers their children brought him,
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Though some had rudely chid them,
He said "Do not forbid them,"
And in his breast he hid them;
Sing, children, sing!

3 Then in his arms he clasped them,
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And with his smile he blessed them,
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"Of such" said he, "is heaven;
All must be little children,
To such my wisdom's given,"
Sing, children, sing!

4 Come, give your hearts to Jesus,
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His gracious eye still sees us,
Sing, children, sing!
Nought from his love can sever,
And when this life is over,
We will his praise forever
Sing, children, sing!