1 In the pleasant days of childhood,
When from care our hearts are free,
If we early come to Jesus,
He our dearest Friend will be.

Chorus:
He is waiting to receive us,
Hear the gentle Saviour call,
Come, and I will make you happy,
Children, there is room for all;
Come, and I will make you happy,
Children, there is room for all.

2 If we ask Him, He will give us;
If we seek them, we shall find
Richest treasures far excelling,
All the wealth of earth combined. [Chorus]

3 With His precious word to guide us
In the straight and narrow way,
Let us try to follow Jesus,
Try to serve Him day by day. [Chorus]

4 If to age our youth should ripen,
E'er we leave this vale of tears,
Sweet to think we gave to Jesus
Early childhood's sunny years. [Chorus]