Jesus took the lambs and blessed them

Verse 1

Jesus took the babes and blessed them, Brought to him in days of old; Fondly in his arms caressed them, Bade them welcome in his fold; Warmly welcomed, warmly welcomed When disciples' hearts were cold.

Verse 2

Jesus calls them still with kindness Passing every mortal thought; Bids them come, though human blindness Still would chide when they are brought; Takes and blesses, takes and blesses, Whom he hath so dearly bought. A-men.

Verse 3

Jesus, we would not forbid them, We would have them brought to thee; Thou of all their guilt dost rid them, From the curse dost set them free; Thine dost make them, thine dost make them, Thine let them forever be! Amen.