Jesus, Friend of Little Children
Words: Walter J. Mathams, William Bradbury · Music: William Bradbury, William Griffith · 1882
Verse 1
Jesus, friend of little children,
be a friend to me;
take my hand and ever keep me
close to thee.
Verse 2
Teach me how to grow in goodness
daily as I grow;
thou hast been a child, and surely
thou dost know.
Chorus
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
The Bible tells me so.
Verse 3
Never leave me nor forsake me,
ever be my friend,
for I need thee from life's dawning
to its end.
Words: Walter J. Mathams, 1882, alt.; ref. William Bradbury, 1862 | Music: William Griffith, 1906; ref. William Bradbury, 1862
Deuteronomy 31; Psalm 73; Matthew 18; Matthew 19; Matthew 28; Mark 10; Luke 2; John 3; John 14; 1 John 4
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