Jesus Once Was a Little Child
Author: James R. Murray
This chart compares the text from different versions of “Jesus Once Was a Little Child” in English.
Jesus Once Was A Little Child
Sing with Me (1969), p. B-66
Jesus Once Was a Little Child
Children’s Songbook (1989, 2021-digital), p. 55
1. — Jesus once was a little child,
1. — Jesus once was a little child,
A little child like me,;
A little child like me,;
And he was pure and meek and mild,
And he was pure and meek and mild,
As a little child should be.
As a little child should be.
[Chorus]
[Chorus]
So, little children,
So, little children,
Let’s you and I,
Let’s you and I,
Try, Try, Trytry, try.
Try, Try, Trytry, try.
2. He played as little children play
2. He played as little children play
The pleasant games of youth;
The pleasant games of youth;
But he never got vexed if the game went wrong,
But he never got vexed if the game went wrong,
And he always spoke the truth.
And he always spoke the truth.
The text of this song is in public domain (originally published before 1930, or published before 1964 and not renewed).