Children in the Arms of Jesus

Verse 1

Behold what condescending love Jesus on earth displays, To babes and sucklings he extends The riches of his grace.

Chorus

Glory to the Saviour's name, Glory to his name. To babes and sucklings he extends The riches of his grace.

Verse 2

He still the ancient promise keeps, To our forefathers given, Young children in his arms he takes, And calls them heirs of heaven.

Chorus 2

Glory to the Saviour's name, Glory to his name. Young children in his arms he takes, And calls them heirs of heaven.

Verse 3

Forbid them not whom Jesus calls, Nor dare the claim resist, Since his own lips to us declare Of such will heaven consist.

Chorus 3

Glory to the Saviour's name, Glory to his name. Since his own lips to us declare Of such will heaven consist.

Verse 4

With flowing tears and thankful hearts, We live them up to thee, Receive them, Lord, into thine arms, Thine may they ever be.

Chorus 4

Glory to the Saviour's name, Glory to his name. Receive them, Lord, into thine arms, Thine may they ever be.