Matth. 18:1-5.
Hear! the blest Redeemer mild,
Speaking to His chosen band,
When their hearts by pride beguiled,
Questioned which should greatest stand.
To their midst a child He led,
Placed him next His gentle breast,
“Till you’re as this child,” He said,
“Ne’er for you the kingdom’s rest.”
“Not until your hearts be meek,
Humbled by converting grace,
Can ye gain the hope ye seek,
And attain the highest place.
“Whosoever shall receive
One such child for love of Me,
And like it in faith believe,
His the kingdom’s peace shall be.”
O! how sweet the Savior’s voice
Thus to little weak ones kind;
Children, let your hearts rejoice,
Such a loving Friend to find.
Though He has gone up on high
To His Father’s mansions bright,
Still He watches ever nigh,
Children’s prayers are His delight.
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