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Let the Children Come

In the early springtime, In its morning fair

Author: Helmer
Tune: [In the early springtime, in its morning fair]
Published in 4 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 In the early springtime, in its morning fair,
Little buds of promise, little blossoms rare;
Hear the words of Jesus, precious will they be,
Bring the little children, "Let them come to Me."

Refrain:
"Let them come to Me,
Let them come to Me,
Bring the little children,
Let them come to Me."

2 He will now receive you if your hearts you bring
Humbly to the Savior, Heav’n’s exalted king;
For the invitation, gracious, full and free,
Says to all the children, "Come, O come to Me. [Refrain]

3 Jesus, we are coming, to Thy loving arms;
Safely there reposing, sin no longer harms;
From the wiles of Satan Thou canst set us free;
Tho’ we’re little children, we will come to Thee. [Refrain}

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #9293

Author: Helmer

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Text Information

First Line: In the early springtime, In its morning fair
Title: Let the Children Come
Author: Helmer
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Let them come to me
Copyright: Public Domain

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Media

The Cyber Hymnal #9293
  • PDF (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)

Instances

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The Cyber Hymnal #9293

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