CHRISTIAN LIFE >> Guidance
SDAH 543
Jesus, Friend of little children,
Be a friend to me;
Take my hand and ever keep me
Close to Thee.
Text
1
Jesus, Friend of little children,
Be a friend to me;
Take my hand and ever keep me
Close to Thee.
2
Teach me how to grow in goodness,
Daily as I grow;
Thou hast been a child, and surely
Thou dost know.
3
Step by step, O, lead me onward,
Upward into youth;
Wiser, stronger, still becoming
In Thy truth.
4
Never leave me, nor forsake me;
Ever be my friend;
For I need Thee from life’s dawning
To its end.
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) Matt 18:2 (b) Luke 2:40 (c) 1 Pet 2:21 (d) Heb 13:5
Author
W.J. Mathams (1853-1931)
Year Published
1882
Hymn Tune
SIMONSIDE
Metrical Number
8.5.8.3.
Composer
Joseph Harker (1880-1970)
Get the hymn sheet in other keys here
Notes
Get to know the hymns a little deeper with the SDA Hymnal Companion. Use our song leader’s notes to engage your congregation in singing with understanding. Even better, involve kids in learning this hymn with our homeschooling materials.
Explore more hymns:
