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35. Happy Little Pilgrims

1 Happy little pilgrims,
We should ne'er be sad;
For the love of Jesus,
Makes His children glad.

Chorus:
Happy little pilgrims,
Going on our way,
To a land of beauty,
Singing all the day.

2 In that land so lovely,
Ev'ry thing is bright;
There will be no sorrow,
There will be no night. [Chorus]

3 Not alone we journey
To the mansions fair;
Jesus is our Shepherd,
He will lead us there. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Happy little pilgrims
Title: Happy Little Pilgrims
Author: Fanny J. Crosby
Refrain First Line: Happy little pilgrims
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Children
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Happy little pilgrims]
Composer: Hubert P. Main
Key: A♭ Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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