From the lips of children and infants You, Lord, have called forth Your praise.
Matthew 21:16
Words: Julia M. Leonard, in The Voice of Praise, edited by E. Thompson Baird & K. Reden (pseudonym of Charles C. Converse) (Richmond, Virginia: E. Thompson Baird, 1872), alt.
Music: St. Wystan Theobald Butler, in The Children’s Hymn Book, edited by W. Walsham How et al. (New York: E. P. Dutton, 1881), number 190) (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Leonard or Butler (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Little stars are shining
In the evening sky;
Little hearts are praying
To the God on high.
Little tongues are singing
Holy songs of praise,
Seeking to be strengthened
In all holy ways.
Little hands are folded
Meekly 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.
