Scripture Verse

Let the little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of God. Mark 10:14

Introduction

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Hart P. Danks (1834–1903)

Words: Fan­ny Cros­by, in Gems of Song, com­piled by Ira D. San­key & Hu­bert P. Main (New York and Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois: Big­low & Main, 1901), page 47.

Music: Hart P. Danks (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Fanny Crosby (1820–1915)

Lyrics

Little children, come away,
From the Sav­ior do not stay:
He is calling us today,
Calling us to Him.

Refrain

Quickly come, gladly come,
From the Sav­ior do not stay;
Quickly come, O gladly come,
He is calling us today.

Little children once He blest,
Laid them in His arms to rest;
He of all our friends the best,
Bids us come to Him.

Refrain

Heed His saying, Come to Me;
Happy then we all shall be;
None can give us life but He,
Come, O come to Him.

Refrain