Holding Hands around the World
Author: Janice Kapp Perry
This chart compares versions of the English text of Holding Hands around the World, as it appears in different publications.
Minor punctuation, capitalization, and spelling differences are shown, in addition to more substantial differences in words, phrases, or verses.
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1. There are children singing all around the world,f 11. There are children singing all around the world,
n 2Happy voices ringing out the joyful word: n 2Happy voices ringing out the joyful word.
3We are children glowing with the gospel light, 3We are children glowing with the gospel light,
4Standing tall, walking strong, choosing right. 4Standing tall, walking strong, choosing right.
5There are children leading out in ev’ry land 5There are children leading out in ev’ry land
6Who believe in keeping all the Lord’s commands. 6Who believe in keeping all the Lord’s commands.
t 7Like the stripling warriors, we go forth in faith, t 7Like the stripling warriors we go forth in faith,
8For we know that the Lord is our strength. 8For we know that the Lord is our strength.
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10[Chorus] 10[Chorus]
11We are children holding hands around the world, 11We are children holding hands around the world,
12Like an army with the gospel flag unfurled. 12Like an army with the gospel flag unfurled.
13We are led by His light, 13We are led by His light,
14And we love truth and right. 14And we love truth and right.
15We are building the kingdom of God. 15We are building the kingdom of God.
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172. There are children sharing all around the world, 172. There are children sharing all around the world,
18Leading other children to the gospel fold. 18Leading other children to the gospel fold.
19With the strength of youth, we do the Father’s work. 19With the strength of youth, we do the Father’s work.
20With our hearts and our hands we will serve. 20With our hearts and our hands we will serve.
21We are cov’nant children with a gift to give. 21We are cov’nant children with a gift to give.
22We will teach the gospel by the way we live. 22We will teach the gospel by the way we live.
23With each word and action, we will testify: 23With each word and action, we will testify:
24We believe, and we serve Jesus Christ. 24We believe, and we serve Jesus Christ.
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