Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings Thou hast perfected praise.
Matthew 21:16
Words: John Henley (1800–1842).
Music: From Curwen’s Tune Book, 1842 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good picture of Henley (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Children of Jerusalem
Sang the praise of Jesus’ name:
Children, too, of modern days
Join to sing the Savior’s praise.
Refrain
Hark, hark, hark!
While infant voices sing,
Hark, hark, hark!
While infant voices sing
Loud hosannas, loud hosannas,
Loud hosannas to our king.
We are taught to love the Lord,
We are taught to read His Word;
We are taught the way to Heav’n:
Praise for all to God be giv’n.
Refrain
Parents, teachers, old and young,
All unite to swell the song;
Higher and yet higher rise,
’Til hosannas fill the skies.
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