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606. There's a Friend for little children

1 There's a Friend for little children
Above the bright blue sky,
A Friend who never changeth,
Whose love can never die.
Unlike our friends by nature,
Who change with changing years,
This Friend is always worthy
The precious name He bears.

2 There's a home for little children
Above the bright blue sky,
Where Jesus reigns in glory,
A home of peace and joy.
No home on earth is like it,
Or can with it compare;
For every one is happy,
Nor could be happier, there.

3 There's a crown for little children
Above the bright blue sky,
And all who look for Jesus
Shall wear it by and by;
A crown of brightest glory,
Which He will then bestow
On all who've found His favour
And loved His name below.

4 There's a song for little children
Above the bright blue sky,
A song that will not weary
Though sung continually,
A song which even angels
Can never, never sing;
They know not Christ as Saviour,
But worship Him as King.

5 There's a robe for little children
Above the bright blue sky,
And a harp of sweetest music,
And a palm of victory.
All, all above is treasured,
And found in Christ alone;
O come, dear little children,
That all may be your own.

Text Information
First Line: There's a Friend for little children
Author: Albert Midlane, 1825-1909
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Topic: Christ: Friend of Children; Children: Blessed by Christ; For the Young (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: IN MEMORIAM
Composer: Sir
Meter: 8.6.7.6.7.6.7.6
Key: Eā™­ Major



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