Forbid them not, the Savior cried

Verse 1

"Forbid them not," the Saviour cried, "But suffer them to come;" Ah, then maternal tears were dried, And unbelief was dumb.

Verse 2

Lord, we believe, and we obey; We bring them at thy word; Be thou our children's strength and stay, Their portion and reward.

Verse 3

Let not earth's pleasures draw them down; Lord, give them strength to rise, And thro' thy strong, attractive pow'r, At last to gain the prize.