Let the Little Children Come

Author: Emily H. Woodmansee

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1. Favored little ones were they;f11. Favored little ones were they; 2Who towards him Jesus drew!2Who towards him Jesus drew! 3Who within his arms he took3Who within his arms he took 4Just as loving parents do;4Just as loving parents do; 5Christ the Lord “Our living head.”5Christ the Lord “Our living head.” 6This of little children said.6This of little children said. 7“Such shall of my kingdom be,7“Such shall of my kingdom be, 8Suffer them to come to me.”8Suffer them to come to me.” 99 10[Chorus]10[Chorus] n11Listen! to the Savior’s plea,n11Listen to the Savior’s plea, 12“Let the children come to me;12“Let the children come to me; 13Let the little children come,13Let the little children come, n14Come to me, (Come to me,)n14Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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1. Favored little ones were they; 2Who towards him Jesus drew!2Who towards him Jesus drew! 3Who within his arms he took3Who within his arms he took 4Just as loving parents do;4Just as loving parents do; 5Christ the Lord “Our living head.”5Christ the Lord “Our living head.” 6This of little children said.6This of little children said. 7“Such shall of my kingdom be,7“Such shall of my kingdom be, 8Suffer them to come to me.”8Suffer them to come to me.” 99 10[Chorus]10[Chorus] n11Listen! to the Savior’s plea,n11Listen to the Savior’s plea, 12“Let the children come to me;12“Let the children come to me; 13Let the little children come,13Let the little children come, n14Come to me, (Come to me,)n14Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Who towards him Jesus drew!2Who towards him Jesus drew! 3Who within his arms he took3Who within his arms he took 4Just as loving parents do;4Just as loving parents do; 5Christ the Lord “Our living head.”5Christ the Lord “Our living head.” 6This of little children said.6This of little children said. 7“Such shall of my kingdom be,7“Such shall of my kingdom be, 8Suffer them to come to me.”8Suffer them to come to me.” 99 10[Chorus]10[Chorus] n11Listen! to the Savior’s plea,n11Listen to the Savior’s plea, 12“Let the children come to me;12“Let the children come to me; 13Let the little children come,13Let the little children come, n14Come to me, (Come to me,)n14Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Who towards him Jesus drew! 3Who within his arms he took3Who within his arms he took 4Just as loving parents do;4Just as loving parents do; 5Christ the Lord “Our living head.”5Christ the Lord “Our living head.” 6This of little children said.6This of little children said. 7“Such shall of my kingdom be,7“Such shall of my kingdom be, 8Suffer them to come to me.”8Suffer them to come to me.” 99 10[Chorus]10[Chorus] n11Listen! to the Savior’s plea,n11Listen to the Savior’s plea, 12“Let the children come to me;12“Let the children come to me; 13Let the little children come,13Let the little children come, n14Come to me, (Come to me,)n14Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Who within his arms he took3Who within his arms he took 4Just as loving parents do;4Just as loving parents do; 5Christ the Lord “Our living head.”5Christ the Lord “Our living head.” 6This of little children said.6This of little children said. 7“Such shall of my kingdom be,7“Such shall of my kingdom be, 8Suffer them to come to me.”8Suffer them to come to me.” 99 10[Chorus]10[Chorus] n11Listen! to the Savior’s plea,n11Listen to the Savior’s plea, 12“Let the children come to me;12“Let the children come to me; 13Let the little children come,13Let the little children come, n14Come to me, (Come to me,)n14Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Who within his arms he took 4Just as loving parents do;4Just as loving parents do; 5Christ the Lord “Our living head.”5Christ the Lord “Our living head.” 6This of little children said.6This of little children said. 7“Such shall of my kingdom be,7“Such shall of my kingdom be, 8Suffer them to come to me.”8Suffer them to come to me.” 99 10[Chorus]10[Chorus] n11Listen! to the Savior’s plea,n11Listen to the Savior’s plea, 12“Let the children come to me;12“Let the children come to me; 13Let the little children come,13Let the little children come, n14Come to me, (Come to me,)n14Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Just as loving parents do;4Just as loving parents do; 5Christ the Lord “Our living head.”5Christ the Lord “Our living head.” 6This of little children said.6This of little children said. 7“Such shall of my kingdom be,7“Such shall of my kingdom be, 8Suffer them to come to me.”8Suffer them to come to me.” 99 10[Chorus]10[Chorus] n11Listen! to the Savior’s plea,n11Listen to the Savior’s plea, 12“Let the children come to me;12“Let the children come to me; 13Let the little children come,13Let the little children come, n14Come to me, (Come to me,)n14Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Just as loving parents do; 5Christ the Lord “Our living head.”5Christ the Lord “Our living head.” 6This of little children said.6This of little children said. 7“Such shall of my kingdom be,7“Such shall of my kingdom be, 8Suffer them to come to me.”8Suffer them to come to me.” 99 10[Chorus]10[Chorus] n11Listen! to the Savior’s plea,n11Listen to the Savior’s plea, 12“Let the children come to me;12“Let the children come to me; 13Let the little children come,13Let the little children come, n14Come to me, (Come to me,)n14Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Christ the Lord “Our living head.”5Christ the Lord “Our living head.” 6This of little children said.6This of little children said. 7“Such shall of my kingdom be,7“Such shall of my kingdom be, 8Suffer them to come to me.”8Suffer them to come to me.” 99 10[Chorus]10[Chorus] n11Listen! to the Savior’s plea,n11Listen to the Savior’s plea, 12“Let the children come to me;12“Let the children come to me; 13Let the little children come,13Let the little children come, n14Come to me, (Come to me,)n14Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Christ the Lord “Our living head.” 6This of little children said.6This of little children said. 7“Such shall of my kingdom be,7“Such shall of my kingdom be, 8Suffer them to come to me.”8Suffer them to come to me.” 99 10[Chorus]10[Chorus] n11Listen! to the Savior’s plea,n11Listen to the Savior’s plea, 12“Let the children come to me;12“Let the children come to me; 13Let the little children come,13Let the little children come, n14Come to me, (Come to me,)n14Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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This of little children said.6This of little children said. 7“Such shall of my kingdom be,7“Such shall of my kingdom be, 8Suffer them to come to me.”8Suffer them to come to me.” 99 10[Chorus]10[Chorus] n11Listen! to the Savior’s plea,n11Listen to the Savior’s plea, 12“Let the children come to me;12“Let the children come to me; 13Let the little children come,13Let the little children come, n14Come to me, (Come to me,)n14Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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This of little children said. 7“Such shall of my kingdom be,7“Such shall of my kingdom be, 8Suffer them to come to me.”8Suffer them to come to me.” 99 10[Chorus]10[Chorus] n11Listen! to the Savior’s plea,n11Listen to the Savior’s plea, 12“Let the children come to me;12“Let the children come to me; 13Let the little children come,13Let the little children come, n14Come to me, (Come to me,)n14Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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“Such shall of my kingdom be,7“Such shall of my kingdom be, 8Suffer them to come to me.”8Suffer them to come to me.” 99 10[Chorus]10[Chorus] n11Listen! to the Savior’s plea,n11Listen to the Savior’s plea, 12“Let the children come to me;12“Let the children come to me; 13Let the little children come,13Let the little children come, n14Come to me, (Come to me,)n14Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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“Such shall of my kingdom be, 8Suffer them to come to me.”8Suffer them to come to me.” 99 10[Chorus]10[Chorus] n11Listen! to the Savior’s plea,n11Listen to the Savior’s plea, 12“Let the children come to me;12“Let the children come to me; 13Let the little children come,13Let the little children come, n14Come to me, (Come to me,)n14Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Suffer them to come to me.”8Suffer them to come to me.” 99 10[Chorus]10[Chorus] n11Listen! to the Savior’s plea,n11Listen to the Savior’s plea, 12“Let the children come to me;12“Let the children come to me; 13Let the little children come,13Let the little children come, n14Come to me, (Come to me,)n14Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Suffer them to come to me.” 99 10[Chorus]10[Chorus] n11Listen! to the Savior’s plea,n11Listen to the Savior’s plea, 12“Let the children come to me;12“Let the children come to me; 13Let the little children come,13Let the little children come, n14Come to me, (Come to me,)n14Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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[Chorus]10[Chorus] n11Listen! to the Savior’s plea,n11Listen to the Savior’s plea, 12“Let the children come to me;12“Let the children come to me; 13Let the little children come,13Let the little children come, n14Come to me, (Come to me,)n14Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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[Chorus] n11Listen! to the Savior’s plea,n11Listen to the Savior’s plea, 12“Let the children come to me;12“Let the children come to me; 13Let the little children come,13Let the little children come, n14Come to me, (Come to me,)n14Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Listen! to the Savior’s plea,n11Listen to the Savior’s plea, 12“Let the children come to me;12“Let the children come to me; 13Let the little children come,13Let the little children come, n14Come to me, (Come to me,)n14Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Listen to the Savior’s plea, 12“Let the children come to me;12“Let the children come to me; 13Let the little children come,13Let the little children come, n14Come to me, (Come to me,)n14Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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“Let the children come to me;12“Let the children come to me; 13Let the little children come,13Let the little children come, n14Come to me, (Come to me,)n14Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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“Let the children come to me; 13Let the little children come,13Let the little children come, n14Come to me, (Come to me,)n14Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Let the little children come,13Let the little children come, n14Come to me, (Come to me,)n14Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Let the little children come, n14Come to me, (Come to me,)n14Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Come to me, (Come to me,) class="diff_next">n14Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Come to me, 15Come to me, (Come to me,)15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Come to me, (Come to me,) class="diff_next">15Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Come to me, 16Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Let the little children come,16Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Let the little chilren come, 17Come to me, (Come to me,)17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Come to me, (Come to me,) class="diff_next">17Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Come to me, 18Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Come to me.”18Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Come to me.” 1919 t202. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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2. Jesus claims the children love;t202. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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2. Jesus claims the children’s love; 21Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Jesus loves them as of old!21Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Jesus loves them as of old! 22Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Jesus calls from heav’n above,22Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Jesus calls from heav’n above, 23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;”23“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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“Feed my lambs and guard the fold;” 24When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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When the little children pray;24When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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When the little children pray; 25Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Jesus is not far away!25Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Jesus is not far away! 26Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Jesus wants the children near,26Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Jesus wants the children near, 27Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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Listen to his words so clear.27Listen to his words so clear. 2828
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The text of this song is in public domain (originally published before 1929, or published before 1964 and not renewed).