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Jesus Is Calling the Children

Jesus is calling the children, Calling, yes calling, today

Author: Ulysses Phillips
Tune: [Jesus is calling the children] (Phillips)
Published in 2 hymnals


Representative Text

1 Jesus is calling the children,
Calling, yes, calling today;
Oh, will you walk in His footsteps—
Walk in the beautiful way?

Refrain:
Beautiful way, beautiful way,
Walk in the beautiful way.

2 Jesus is calling the children,
Those who are going astray;
He wants to lead you to heaven,
Along the beautiful way. [Refrain]

3 Jesus is calling the children,
Come to Him now while you may;
He’ll fill your heart with His gladness,
Walk in the beautiful way. [Refrain]

4 Jesus is calling the children,
Will you His sweet voice obey?
Come, let Him lead you to heaven,
Along the beautiful way. [Refrain]

Evening Light Songs, 1987 (Timeless Truths)

Author: Ulysses Phillips

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Text Information

First Line: Jesus is calling the children, Calling, yes calling, today
Title: Jesus Is Calling the Children
Author: Ulysses Phillips
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Beautiful way, beautiful way

Instances

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Page Scan

Evening Light Songs #469

Text

Timeless Truths #33

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