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Jesus is Our Friend

Sarah L. Socwell • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 19:14

Verse 1

Jesus is the children’s Friend, Oh, children come to Jesus; From all ills he will defend, Oh, children come to Jesus.

Chorus

Oh, come and bow before him, And joyfully adore him, Glad tribute bring to Christ, our King, Our Friend and Helper, Jesus.

Verse 2

Jesus loves each little child, Oh, children come to Jesus; He is tender, meek and mild, Oh, children come to Jesus.

Chorus

Oh, come and bow before him, And joyfully adore him, Glad tribute bring to Christ, our King, Our Friend and Helper, Jesus.

Verse 3

Jesus turns no one away, Oh, children come to Jesus; He still loves us though we stray, Oh, children come to Jesus.

Chorus

Oh, come and bow before him, And joyfully adore him, Glad tribute bring to Christ, our King, Our Friend and Helper, Jesus.

Verse 4

Jesus bids the children come, Oh, children come to Jesus; He will lead us safely home, Oh, children come to Jesus.

Chorus

Oh, come and bow before him, And joyfully adore him, Glad tribute bring to Christ, our King, Our Friend and Helper, Jesus.

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