When lit­tle child­ren do the wrong,
And do not wish the Lord’s to be—
Does He be­hold their ev­ery deed?
Can Je­sus see? Can Je­sus see?

When lit­tle child­ren false­ly speak,
Or take in vain that name so dear,
Though all un­heard, their words may seem,
Can Je­sus hear? Can Je­sus hear?

When lit­tle child­ren, in their hearts,
Give ev­il thoughts a chance to grow,
Ere yet their bit­ter fruits they bear,
Can Je­sus know? Can Je­sus know?

Yes, Je­sus sees our ev­ery deed,
And hears each word our lips let fall;
He knows our ev­ery sec­ret thought,
And He by these will judge us all.