Come, ye children, hearken unto me.
Psalm 34:11
Words: Thomas Hastings, in Evangelical Hymns, edited by J. N. Hoffman (Chambersburg, Pennsylvania: W. O. Hickok, 1838), number 182. Youth invited to the Savior.
Music: Ionia Asa B. Everett (1828–1875) (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a better photo of Everett,
Children, hear the melting story
Of the Lamb that once was slain;
’Tis the Lord of life and glory:
Shall He plead with you in vain?
O receive Him, O receive Him,
And salvation now obtain.
Yield no more to sin and folly,
So displeasing in His sight;
Jesus loves the pure and holy,
They alone are His delight;
Seek His favor, seek His favor,
And your hearts to Him unite.
All your sins to Him confessing
Who is ready to forgive;
Seek the Savior’s richest blessing,
On His precious name believe;
He is waiting, He is waiting,
Will you not His grace receive?