Little Followers

Little ones come to Him, Be not afraid

Author: C. R. Blackall
Tune: [Little ones, come to Him]
Published in 4 hymnals

Author: C. R. Blackall

Blackall, Christopher Ruby, M.D., born in New York State, 1830, and educated for the medical profession. For 15 years he followed his profession, including service in the army during the civil war. Subsequently he managed, for 14 years, a branch of the Baptist Publication Society, taking at the same time great interest in Sunday School work. He edited the Advanced Bible Lesson Quarterly, for 3 years, and also Our Little Ones. 1. The prize is set before us. Heaven anticipated. This is one of Dr. Blackall's most popular hymns for children. It was written in 1874 for the Sunday School of 2nd Baptist Church, Chicago, Illinois, and set to music by H. R. Palmer. It first appeared in Palmer's Songs of Love for the Bible School, 1874, fro… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Little ones come to Him, Be not afraid
Title: Little Followers
Author: C. R. Blackall
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Then come to Jesus, trust in Jesus
Copyright: Public Domain

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Instances

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All Hail #27

Gems for the Little Ones #d25

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Heavenly Carols #3

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Songs of the Kingdom #127

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