Two Little Hands

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I've two little hands to work for Jesus

Author: W. A. Ogden
Tune: [I've two little hands to work for Jesus] (Ogden)
Published in 70 hymnals

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1 I have two hands to work for Jesus,
I've one tongue His praise to tell,
I've two ears to hear His counsel,
And one voice a song to swell.

Chorus:
Lord, we come, Lord, we come,
In our childhood's early morning,
Lord, we come, Lord, we come,
Come to learn of Thee.

2 I have two feet to tread the pathway
To the heav'nly courts above,
I've two eyes to read the Bible,
Telling Jesus' wondrous love. [Chorus]

3 I have one heart to give to Jesus,
And one soul for Him to save,
Just one life for His dear service,
And one self that He must have. [Chorus]

Source: Let Youth Praise Him: a hymnal for Christian primary schools, Sunday schools and Christian homes #130

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Author: W. A. Ogden

William Augustine Ogden USA 1841-1897. Born at Franklin County, OH, his family moved to IN when he was age six. He studied music in local singing schools at age 8, and by age 10 could read church music fairly well. Later, he could write out a melody by hearing it sung or played. He enlisted in the American Civil War in the 30th IN Volunteer Infantry. During the war he organized a male choir which became well known throughout the Army of the Cumberland. After the war, he returned home, resumed music study, and taught school. He married Jennie V Headington, and they had two children: Lowell and Marian. He worked for the Iowa Normal School, Toledo Public School System. Among his teachers: Lowell Mason, Thomas Hastings, E E Baily and… Go to person page >

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First Line:	I've two little hands to work for Jesus
Title:	Two Little Hands
Author:	W. A. Ogden
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Lord, we come, Lord we come
Copyright:	Public Domain