JESUS loves the little ones.
How do we know?
First, because His precious word
Oft tells us so.
When He lived down here on earth,
God’s precious Son
Took the children in His arms—
Blessed every one.
Now He watches every day
From heaven above,
Keeps them safe from harm away,
Guards with His love,
Gives them food and loving homes,
Dear parents, too.
Can you find another who
Loves you so true?
And the greatest proof of all,
That love could show,
Christ came down to this poor world
Of sin and woe.
Long ago, upon the cross,
By sorrow tried,
For the sake of those He loved,
He bled and died.
Did you ever think it o’er,
Dear girl and boy?
What the gentle Saviour bore,
To bring you joy?
Oh how every child should try
Each day to make
Bright with words and actions done,
For His dear sake.
ML 11/11/1900