Children's Evening Hymn

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Little stars are shining

Author: Julia M. Leonard
Published in 13 hymnals

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1 Little stars are shining in the evening sky,
Little hearts are praying to our God on high;
Little tongues are singing holy songs of praise,
Seeking to be strengthened in all holy ways.

2 Little hands are folded neatly on each breast,
Asking for a blessing ere they go to rest;
Little eyes are sleeping, little feet are still,
God's own angels watching those who trust His will.

Source: Let Youth Praise Him: a hymnal for Christian primary schools, Sunday schools and Christian homes #17

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Author: Julia M. Leonard

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First Line:	Little stars are shining
Title:	Children's Evening Hymn
Author:	Julia M. Leonard
Meter:	6.5.6.5
Language:	English
Copyright:	Public Domain

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[Little stars are shining]

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LYNDHURST (Blunt)

MERRIAL (sometimes known as LYNDHURST) is a fine tune by Frederic William Blunt (b. Mayfair, Westminster, Middlesex, England, 1839; d. Kensington, London, England, 1921). Not much is known about Blunt except that he was a London solicitor by profession and a musician by avocation. He originally comp…

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