Christ And The Children
LITTLE children! How he loved them!
Passing all the grown folks by,
Just to raise the little children,
On his breast he let them lie.
Let them "come," that means, to love him,
And to do his bidding sweet;
He has many little errands,
Fitted well for little feet.
Sometimes what he says is harder:
"Let the restless feet be still"
If the little heart is patient,
That is doing Jesus' will.
"He it is,"he says," Who loves me,
That will my commandments do.
There are many he has left us
That are plain enough for you.
"Overcome with good the evil."
When some little playmate strikes
If you give a gentle answer
That will be what Jesus likes.
Let this loving Saviour, children
Teach and lead you all your days
In green pastures, by still waters
Jesus' ways are pleasant ways.
Morning Light