Let the Little Children Come
Author: Emily H. Woodmansee
This chart compares versions of the English text of Let the Little Children Come, 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. Favored little ones were they;f 11. Favored little ones were they;
2Who towards him Jesus drew! 2Who towards him Jesus drew!
3Who within his arms he took 3Who 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.”
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10[Chorus] 10[Chorus]
n 11Listen! to the Savior’s plea, n 11Listen 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,
n 14Come to me, (Come to me,) n 14Come 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.”
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t 202. Jesus claims the children love; t 202. 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.
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