Scripture Verse

Love one another; as I have loved you. John 13:34

Introduction

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Ira B. Wilson (1880–1950)

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),

Lyrics

A rain­drop fell on a blos­som gay,
That grew on the ap­ple tree;
I’ve hur­ried down on this rainy day,
To help you to grow,
said he.

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