I am so young, O Jesus

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I am so young, O Jesus

Author: William F. Sherwin
Published in 5 hymnals

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1 I am so young, O Jesus,
I do not understand
The way my soul must journey
To reach the better land.
O tell me how to love Thee,
And what my "faith" must be:
Dear, gentle, patient Teacher,
Explain it all to me.

2 Is it to trust Thy promise,
And simply to believe.
Like trusting in my mother,
Whose love I would not grieve?
Her word is very precious,
And all in all to me;
Is this the "faith," dear Saviour,
That I may bring to Thee?

3 Thou lovest little children,
May I that love receive?
I long to be Thy dear one,
Wilt Thou my sin forgive?
I seem to hear a whisper,
"Yes, darling, come to Me."
Reach down Thy hand, dear Jesus,
And draw me close to Thee.

Source: Songs for Little Folks: a collection adapted for the home circle and for primary classes in Sunday schools and day schools: containing a number of carefully selected kindergarten songs #42

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Author: William F. Sherwin

Sherwin, William Fisk, an American Baptist, was born at Buckland, Massachusetts, March 14,1826. His educational opportunities, so far as schools were concerned, were few, but he made excellent use of his time and surroundings. At fifteen he went to Boston and studied music under Dr. Mason: In due course he became a teacher of vocal music, and held several important appointments in Massachusetts; in Hudson and Albany, New York County, and then in New York City. Taking special interest in Sunday Schools, he composed carols and hymn-tunes largely for their use, and was associated with the Rev. R. Lowry and others in preparing Bright Jewels, and other popular Sunday School hymn and tune books. A few of his melodies are known in Great Britain th… Go to person page >

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