Open the Door for the Children

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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, (Open the door, open the door,)
Gather them in, (Gather them in, 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]

Source: The New Praiseworthy: for the Church and Sunday School #164

Author: Mary A. Kidder

Used pseudonym: Minnie Waters… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Open the door for the children
Title: Open the Door for the Children
Author: Mary A. Kidder (1870)
Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Gather them in, O gather them in
Copyright: Public Domain

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