Scripture Verse

Those that seek Me early shall find Me. Proverbs 8:17

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: Will­iam A. Og­den, in Pri­ma­ry Songs, ed­it­ed by Mar­guer­ite Cook (Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois: Da­vid C. Cook, 1878), num­ber 35 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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William A. Ogden (1841–1897)

Lyrics

I’ve two little hands to work for Je­sus,
One little tongue His praise to tell,
Two little ears to hear His counsel,
One little voice a song to swell.

Refrain

Lord, we come, Lord, we come,
In our childhood’s early morning;
Lord, we come, Lord, we come,
Come to learn of Thee.

I’ve two little feet to tread the pathway,
Up to the heav’nly courts above;
Two little eyes to read the Bi­ble,
Telling of Je­sus’ wondrous love.

Refrain

I’ve one little heart to give to Je­sus,
One little soul for Him to save,
One little life for His dear service,
One little self that He must have.

Refrain