Love one another; as I have loved you.
John 13:34
Words: Eda L. Formhals, arranged by E.S.T. in His Worthy Praise, by Edmund S. Lorenz & Ira B. Wilson (Dayton, Ohio: Lorenz Publishing, 1915), number 162.
Music: Ira B. Wilson (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Formhals (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
A raindrop fell on a blossom gay,
That grew on the apple tree;
I’ve hurried down on this rainy day,
said he.
To help you to grow,
Refrain
Jesus wants us to help Him, too,
Each in our own sweet way;
If we try it, we’ll surely do
Something for Him each day.
A sunbeam danced thro’ a window low,
And said to a wee sick boy:
I’ve come to help with my cheery glow;
I bring you my light and joy.
Refrain
A little child with a sweet, kind word,
Brought cheer to the lone and sad;
She tried to help, until those who heard
Found comfort to make them glad.
Refrain