I want to go to heaven; for
Jesus, the Lord, is there,
Who still loves little children
Just like He did down here.
When mothers brought them to Him
He took them in His arms;
How safe then were those children
From everything that harms!
How can I go to heaven?
For the great God hateth sin,
And I am often naughty,
How can He let me in?
God loves the little children,
He gave His Son to die;
The precious blood of Jesus
Can wash all sins away.
How can I go to heaven?
For I am very small,
Jesus, the Lord, will take me,
Yes, Jesus does it all.
He’s glad because He loved me;
He’s bought me with His blood;
He died for children on the cross,
And showed the love of God.
And when I get to heaven
I’ll see His blessed face;
Who loves the little children
And wins them by His grace.
Lord Jesus, Thou art coming!
Teach me to love Thee so
That I may gladly greet Thee
If still I’m here below.
ML 09/24/1916