There's a friend for little children (John Stainer)
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- Editor: John Henry Fowler (submitted 2007-11-30). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 24 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Based on the edition from the Cyber Hymnal™.
General Information
Title: In memoriam
Composer: John Stainer
Tune: In memoriam
Lyricist: Albert Midlanecreate page, 1859
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn Meter: 86. 76. 76. 76
Language: English
Instruments: Keyboard
First published: 1875 in Hymns Ancient and Modern
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Original text and translations
English text
1.
There’s a Friend for little children
Above the bright blue sky,
A Friend who never changes,
Whose love will never die;
Our earthly friends may fail us,
And change with changing years,
This Friend is always worthy
Of that dear Name He bears.
2.
There’s a rest for little children
Above the bright blue sky,
Who love the blessèd Savior,
And to the Father cry
A rest from every turmoil,
From sin and sorrow free,
Where every little pilgrim
Shall rest eternally.
3.
There’s a home for little children
Above the bright blue sky,
Where Jesus reigns in glory,
A home of peace and joy
No home on earth is like it,
Nor can with it compare;
For everyone is happy
Nor could be happier there.
4.
There’s a crown for little children
Above the bright blue sky,
And all who look for Jesus
Shall wear it by and by;
A crown of brightest glory,
Which He will then bestow
On those who found his favor
And loved His Name below.
5.
There’s a song for little children
Above the bright blue sky,
A song that will not weary,
Though sung continually;
A song which even angels
Can never, never sing
They know not Christ as Savior,
But worship Him as King.
6.
There’s a robe for little children
Above the bright blue sky,
And a harp of sweetest music,
And palms of victory.
All, all above is treasured,
And found in Christ alone:
O come, dear little children