Scripture Verse

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

Introduction

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Harriet E. Jones (1823–1915)

Words: Har­ri­et E. Jones, 1895.

Music: Mon­te­go Bay Har­ry San­ders (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of San­ders (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els), or a bet­ter one of Jones,

Lyrics

The little ones, tho’ very young,
May learn the story precious;
And ev­er­more may stand among
The friends who worship Je­sus.

Refrain

Then, little girls and little boys,
Come in for loving greeting;
O come and share our Sabbath joys,
The Bi­ble truths repeating.

The little ones may sunshine bring
To many hearts aweary;
Like little birds upon the wing
Light up the pathways dreary.

Refrain

The little ones may please the Lord
By using best endeavor,
To win their mates by deed and word
To love and serve Him ever.

Refrain