CPWI Hymnal ‎#128

128. Children of Jerusalem

1 Children of Jerusalem
sang the praise of Jesus’ name;
children, too, of modern days
join to sing the Saviour’s praise:

Refrain:
hark, hark, hark! While children's voices sing,
hark, hark, hark! While children's voices sing
loud hosannas, loud hosannas,
loud hosannas to our King.

2 We are taught to love the Lord,
we are taught to read his word,
we are taught the way to heaven;
praise for all to God be given: [Refrain]

3 Parents, teachers, old and young,
all unite to swell the song;
higher and yet higher rise,
till hosannas fill the skies: [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Children of Jerusalem
• Author: John Henley, 1800-1842
• Refrain First Line: hark, hark, hark! While children's voices sing
• Meter: 7.7.7.7 with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Luke 23:28
• Topic: Hymns for the Church Year: Palm Sunday

Tune Information

• Name: CHILDREN'S PRAISE
• Meter: 7.7.7.7 with Refrain
• Key: E Major
• Source: John Curwen's Tune Book, 1842