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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)
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