The Little Sower for Sabbath Schools ‎#133

133. Children in the arms of Jesus

1 Behold what condescending love
Jesus on earth displays,
To babes and sucklings he extends
The riches of his grace.
Glory to the Saviour's name,
Glory to his name.
To babes and sucklings he extends
The riches of his grace.

2 He still the ancient promise keeps,
To our forefathers given,
Young children in his arms he takes,
And calls them heirs of heaven.
Glory to the Saviour's name,
Glory to his name.
Young children in his arms he takes,
And calls them heirs of heaven.

3 Forbid them not whom Jesus calls,
Nor dare the claim resist,
Since his own lips to us declare
Of such will heaven consist.
Glory to the Saviour's name,
Glory to his name.
Since his own lips to us declare
Of such will heaven consist.

4 With flowing tears and thankful hearts,
We live them up to thee,
Receive them, Lord, into thine arms,
Thine may they ever be.
Glory to the Saviour's name,
Glory to his name.
Receive them, Lord, into thine arms,
Thine may they ever be.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold what condescending love
• Title: Children in the arms of Jesus
• Refrain First Line: Glory to the Saviour's name
• Publication Date: 1870
• Notes: "And he took them up in his arms and blessed them."

Tune Information

• Name: [Behold what condescending love]
• Composer: J. H. Rosecrans
• Key: C Major