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Open the Door for the Children
Author: Unknown Appears in 107 hymnals Refrain First Line: Open the door Lyrics: 1 Open the door for the children,
Tenderly gather them in,
In from the highway and hedges,
In from the places of sin;
Some are so young and so helpless,
Some are so hungry and cold;
Open the door for the children,
Gather them into the fold.
Chorus:
Open the door,
Gather them in,
Open the door for the children,
Gather them into the fold.
2 Open the door for the children,
See, they are coming in throngs;
Bid them sit down to the banquet,
Teach them your beautiful songs;
Pray for the Father to bless them,
Pray you that grace may be giv'n;
Open the door for the children,
Theirs is the kingdom of heavn'n. [Chorus]
3 Open the door for the children,
Take the dear lambs by the hand,
Point them to truth and to goodness,
Lead them to Canaan's fair land.
Some are so young and so helpless,
Some are so hungry and cold;
Open the door for the children,
Gather them into the fold. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Open the door for the children]
Open the Door for the Children
OPEN THE DOOR
Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: Joel A. Erickson Tune Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Open_the_Door_for_the_Children); The Standard Publishing Company, Jewels for Juniors, circa 1911 (59); Timeless Truths Publications, Sing unto the Lord (24) Tune Key: C Major Used With Text: Open the Door for the Children
OPEN THE DOOR
[Open the door for the children]
Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: W. E. M. Hackleman Incipit: 51234 32676 54323 Used With Text: Open the Door for the Children
[Open the door for the children]
[Open the door for the children]
Appears in 32 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: E. O. Excell Tune Key: C Major Incipit: 53451 65343 46543 Used With Text: Open the Door for the Children
[Open the door for the children]
Open the Door for the Children
Hymnal: Minnetonka Songs #74 (1879) Lyrics: 1 Open the door for the children,
Tenderly gather them in--
In from the highways and hedges,
In from the places of sin;
Some are so young and so helpless,
Some are so hungry and cold.
Open the door for the children,
Gather them into the fold.
Chorus:
Open the door, for the children;
Tenderly gather them in--
In from the highways and hedges,
In from the places of sin.
2 Open the door for the children,
See! they are coming in throngs;
Bid them sit down to the banquet,
Teach them your beautiful songs;
Pray you the Father to bless them,
Pray you that grace may be giv'n.
Open the door for the children,
Of such is the Kingdom of Heav'n. [Chorus]
3 Open the door for the children,
Take the dear lambs by the hand;
Point them to truth and to goodness,
Send them to Canaan's land;
Some are so young and so helpless,
Some are so hungry and cold.
Open the door for the children,
Gather them into the fold. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Open the door for the children]
Open the Door for the Children
Open the Door for the Children
Author: Mary E. Kidder Hymnal: Coronation Hymns #74 (1913) Refrain First Line: Open the door, gather them in Lyrics: 1 Open the door for the children,
Tenderly gather them in,—
In from the highways and hedges,
In from the places of sin;
Some are so young and so helpless,
Some are so hungry and cold;
Open the door for the children,
Gather them into the fold.
Chorus:
Open the door,
Gather them in,
Open the door for the children,
Gather them into the fold.
2 Open the door for the children,
See, they are coming in throngs!
Bid them sit down to the banquet,
Teach them your beautiful songs;
Pray you the Father to bless them,
Pray you that grace may be giv’n,
Open the door for the children,
Theirs is the kingdom of heav’n. [Chorus]
3 Open the door for the children,
Take the dear lambs by the hand;
Point them to truth and to goodness,
Lead them to Canaan’s fair land.
Some are so young and so helpless,
Some are so hungry and cold;
Open the door for the children,
Gather them into the fold. [Chorus]
Languages: English Tune Title: [Open the door for the children]
Open the Door for the Children
Open the Door for the Children
Author: U. N. O. Hymnal: The King of Kings #128 (1915) Refrain First Line: Open the door Lyrics: 1 Open the door for the children,
Tenderly gather them in,
In from the highways and hedges,
In from the places of sin.
Some are so young and so helpless,
Some are so hungry and cold;
Open the door for the children,
Gather them into the fold.
Refrain:
Open the door,
Gather them in;
Open the door,
Gather them in;
Open the door for the children,
Tenderly gather them in,
In from the highways and hedges,
In from the places of sin.
2 Open the door for the children,
See, they are coming in throngs;
Bid them sit down to the banquet,
Teach them your beautiful songs.
Pray you the Father to bless them,
Pray you that grace may be given,
Open the door for the children,
Theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [Refrain]
3 Open the door for the children,
Take the dear lambs by the hand,
Point them to truth and to goodness,
Lead them to Canaan’s fair land.
Some are so young and so helpless,
Some are so hungry and cold;
Open the door for the children,
Gather them into the fold. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Open the door for the children]
Open the Door for the Children
Anonymous
Person Name: Unknown Author of "Open the Door for the Children" in Revival Praises In some hymnals, the editors noted that a hymn's author is unknown to them, and so this artificial "person" entry is used to reflect that fact. Obviously, the hymns attributed to "Author Unknown" "Unknown" or "Anonymous" could have been written by many people over a span of many centuries.
Anonymous
M. A. Kidder
1820 - 1905 Person Name: Mary E. Kidder Author of "Open the Door for the Children" in The New Praiseworthy Used pseudonym: Minnie Waters
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Mary Ann Pepper Kidder USA 1820-1905. Born at Boston, MA, she was a poet, writing from an early age. She went blind at age 16, but miraculously recovered her sight the following year. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1844 she married Ellis Usher Kidder, a music publisher, working for the firm founded by his brother, Andrew, and they had three children: Mary Frances, Edward, and Walter. That year they moved to Charlestown, MA, and in 1857 to New York City. When the American Civil War broke out, Ellis enlisted in the 4th Regiment as a private. Mustered in for two years of service, he died of disease in 1862, six days after participating in the Battle of Antietam. Left alone, with three children to care for, her writing hobby became a much needed source of income. She began writing short stories, poems, and articles and submitting them to various magazines and newspapers. For over 25 years she wrote a poem each week to the New York Ledger and others to the Waverly Magazine and New York Fireside Companion. She also frequently contributed to the New York Weekly, Demorest’s Monthly, and Packard’s Monthly. It was estimated that she earned over $80,000 from her verse. She lost two of her children when Walter drowned while swimming, and 18 years later, her daughter, Mary Frances, a talented sketch artist, died of heart disease. Mary Ann was active in the temperance movement and one of the first members of the Sorosis club, a women’s club. She loved children and animals. Her daughter-in-law described her as gentle, patient, always serene, and a good listener. She was fiercely independent and refused to lean on others for support, mentally or materially. Mary Ann lived for 46 years in New York City. She is said to have written 1000+ hymn lyrics. She died at Chelsea, MA, at the home of her brother, Daniel, having lived there two years. It is said that her jet-black hair never turned gray, which was a real grief to her, as she longed for that in advancing age.
John Perry
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Kidder, Mary Ann, née Pepper, who was born in Boston, Massachusetts, March 16, 1820, is the author of "Lord, I care not for riches" (Name in the Book of Life desired), and "We shall sleep, but not for ever" (Hope of the Resurrection), both of which are in I. D. Sankey's Sacred Songs & Solos, 1878.
--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)
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Kidder, Mary Ann, née Pepper, p. 1576, i. Mrs. Kidder died at Chelsea, Mass., Nov. 25, 1905. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and resided for 46 years in New York City.
--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)
M. A. Kidder
E. O. Excell
1851 - 1921 Composer of "[Open the door for the children] " in The New Praiseworthy Edwin Othello Excel USA 1851-1921. Born at Uniontown, OH, he started working as a bricklayer and plasterer. He loved music and went to Chicago to study it under George Root. He married Eliza Jane “Jennie” Bell in 1871. They had a son, William, in 1874. A member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he became a prominent publisher, composer, song leader, and singer of music for church, Sunday school, and evangelistic meetings. He founded singing schools at various locations in the country and worked with evangelist, Sam Jones, as his song leader for two decades. He established a music publishing house in Chicago and authored or composed over 2,000 gospel songs. While assisting Gypsy Smith in an evangelistic campaign in Louisville, KY, he became ill, and died in Chicago, IL. He published 15 gospel music books between 1882-1925. He left an estate valued at $300,000.
John Perry
E. O. Excell
