Happy the children
With wreath and bouquet,
Off for a good time
This bright sunny day.
Somewhere they’re going
With hearts free from care,
Drinking in gladly
The health-giving air.
Gives you so richly
All things to enjoy,
Something to gladden
Each girl and each boy?
Clothing and shelter
And good things to eat,
Playmates and playthings,
And sometimes a treat?
Thank Him, dear children,
For He gives you all, —
Even your marbles,
Your sled and your doll.
All of your treasures
And all you hold dear
Jesus has given
For blessing and cheer.