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HYMNS FOK CHILDREN,

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REV. J. FREEMAN YOUNG,

AN ASSISTANT MINISTER OF TRINITY CUURCU, NEW YORK.

JUVENILE SERIES. PART I.

SECOND EDITION.

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NEW YORK: DANIEL DANA, Jr., 381 BROADWAY.

1860.

Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1860,

Br Daniel Dana, Jr.,

In the Clerk's Office of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

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ALL THE LITTLE BOYS AXD GIRLS,

INTO TVHOSE HANDS IT MAY COME,

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HYMNS AND MUSIC

PREPARED WITH GREAT PAINS FOR THEIR PLEASURE AND PROFIT,

IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED,

BY THEIR LOVING FRIEND,

THE AUTHOR.

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The occasion of this Collection of Hymns and Music for Children was the want felt by its Author of something of the kind in the prosecution of his labors in the schools of St. John's Chapel. His plan has been, in classifying and arranging the better portion of such materials as, with no little eftbrt and care, he has been able to collect, to follow the order of the development of the infant mind. Beginning with Morning and Evening Hj-mns of Prayer and Praise, which are usually the first things taught to the little Christian Child, the order of the Series proceeds next to Home and its Relations, and then on to the Revelation of God through Nature — our Lord's gracious Bidding that the Little Children should be brought unto Him — their being thus brought and devoted to Him in Holy Bap- tism—and the Duties and Obligations arising out of these new relations : the order of the Church Catechism being here exactly followed. Several Hymns and Carols for each of the principal Festival and Penitential Seasons of the Church Year, with a few Miscellaneous pieces, complete this Juvenile Series.'

In the preparation of this work, the first aim has been to amid originaUti/, as far as possible, in both the poetry and music ; and the second has been, not to alter, except in unavoidable cases, the productions of others : notwithstanding, it has been found necessary to amend frequently, and some- times to substitute whole verses, as respects the Hj'mns ; while most of the Melodies have been har- monized, and not a few composed. In the musical part, Mr. J. Mosenthal and Mr. H. R. Schroeder, both of eminent attainments in the musical profession, have very kindl}' lent their aid, not onlj^ in composing many pieces, but in newly harmonizing, or revising, the greater part of the music given.

To meet more precisely the wants of different portions of the community, the work is issued not only as a whole, but likewise in three separate parts : — Part First, containing the Hj-mns relating to Morning and Evening, Home and its Relations, and the Revelation of God through Nature: — Part Second, containing those relating to Holy Baptism, the Duties arising out of the Christian Covenant, and the Child's Church Year : — Part Third, containing the Miscellaneous Hj-mns and Songs. The several parts are about equal as to both quality and quantity, and are independent of each other, while taken together they form a varied and comprehensive Series of Hymns for Little Children.

J. F. Y.

New York, December 12th, 1859.

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3. When the eastern sky is red, I, too, lift my little head.

When the lark sings loud and gay, I, too, rise to praise and pray.

4. Saviour, to Thy cottage home Once the daylight used to come. Thou hast oft-times seen it break Brightly o'er that eastern lake.

Holy Saviour, Thou dost know, What of danger, joy, or woe. Shall to-day my portion be, Let me meet it all in Thee.

Thou wast meek and undefiled. Make me holy, too, and mild ; Thou didst foil the tempter's power, Help me in temptation's hour.

Thou didst love Thy mother here. Make me gentle, kind, and dear ; Thou wast subject to her word. Teach me to obey, 0 Lord.

Fretful feelings, passion, pride, Never did with Thee abide : Make me watch myself to-day, That they lead me not astray.

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4. Give me, 0 Lord, Thy early grace,

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3. Let my sins be all forgiven.

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2. And when morn awakes, renewing The busy day, May we still, in all we 're doing, Thy will obey.

May Thy love protect and guide us. May we feel, — whate'er betide us, Joy or sorrow, — Thou 'rt beside us , The livelong day.

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1. The sun is setting brightly, Far in the glowing west ; The dew is falling lightly Upon earth's parched breast; And I could think each little flower Breathed fragrant welcome to this hour, The cool, calm, evening hour of peace, When weary men from labor cease.

-. Father, Who art in heaven. To Thee my heart I raise — I thank Thee, Who hast given Still nights and busy days, Grlad songs and sunbright smiles with morn. At eve Thy curtain round us drawn : — Thy mercies every hour are new, On us distilling like the dew.

3. Each twinkling star above us Tells of Thy watchful care, Thou, Who dost bless and love us. Unworthy though we are. Would that my heart, like lowly flower, Breathed freshest fragrance at this hour : Would that my soul's glad praise were stirr'd Like vesper-song of little bird.

4. A broken heart, and lowly,

Thou wilt not. Lord, despise ; The longing to be holy Is precious in Thine eyes. Thou hearest every contrite sigh. And childhood's weak, entreating cry; Thou pitiest all who Thee do fear. As fathers pity children dear.

5. And I, my sins confessing, In humbleness will kneel. And seek my Father's blessing, Ere slumbers o'er me steal. Oh, wash each guilty stain away For my Redeemer's sake, I pray; And when th' eternal morn shall break, In Jesus' likeness may I wake.

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1. 1 HAVE seen the setting sun, And my daily work is done ; Up in heaven the stars are peeping, And the tiny flowers are sleeping. Darkness o'er the world is spread ; I may seek my little bed. Jesus, from Thy throne above, Watch me all night long with love.

2 All the silent hours of night Are to Thee as clear as light, And Thine angels too are keeping Guard where'er Thy lambs are sleeping. Happy, safe, beneath Thy care, All Thy little children are. Saviour, from Thy throne above Watch me all night long with love.

3. If I wake I shall not fear. For I know that Thou art near, I would be for ever by Thee, Like the blessed ftngels nigh Thee. Keep me through the coming night, Ever keep me in Thy sight. Jesus, from Thy throne above, Watch me all night long with love.

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Angels are defending. Little children robed in white, Sing to God enthroned in light,

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5. Jesus took them for His own,

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6. Blessed Jesus, take me too.

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How gladsomely they sound ! And kind '■' good-nights" at evening,

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Soft, sheltering wings are spread, And peace, and joy, and gladness,

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Who it was that so tenderly smiled ; But now that I know it so well, I should be a most dutiful child.

3. I 'm sorry that ever I should

Be naughty, and give you a pain ; I hope I shall learn to be good, And so never grieve you a.gain.

4. But lest, after all, I should dare

To act an undutiful part, Whene'er I am kneeling in prayer I will ask for a teachable heart.

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3. When naughty tempers rise within,

And tempt me to be rude,^ One look of theirs will make me pause. And help me to be good.

4. And could I always feel as though

I acted in their sight, I think that I should never do The thing that is not right.

5. Yet there is One, for ever nigh.

Who loves me more than they, Who marks with sorrow or with joy Whate'er I do or say.

6. What fondest parent could not do.

He freely did for me ; He shed His blood, from hell to save, From sin to set me free.

Jestjs, to Whom, by parents taught,

I bend my infant knee, Oh, make me happy in the thought

That, " Thou, God, seest me."

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So pure, so bright, so wondrous high,

I think of One I cannot see.

But One who sees and cares for me.

2. His name is God ! He gave me birth ; And every living thing on earlfti.

And every tree and plant that grows, To the same hand its being owes.

3. 'Tis He my daily food provides, And all that I require besides ; And when in sleep mine eyes I close, He kindly watches my repose.

4. Then surely I should ever love

This gracious God, who reigns above ; For very kind indeed is He To love a little child like me.

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2. God is in heaven — can He hear

A feeble prayer like mine ? Yes, little child, thou needst not fear. He listeneth to thine.

3. God is in heaven — can He see

When I am doing wrong ? Yes, that He can — He looks at thee All da,y and all night long.

4. God is in heaven — would He know

If I should tell a lie ? Yes, if thou said'st it very low. He 'd hear it in the sky.

5. God is in heaven — can I go

To thank Him for His care? Not yet — but love Him here below, And thou shalt praise Him there.

6. God is in heaven — may I pray

To go there when I die ? Yes, love, be good, and then, one day He '11 call thee to the sky.

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2. We 're all children of one Father,

The great God who reigns above ; Shall we quarrel ? No ; much rather Should we dwell like Him — in love.

3. He has placed us here together,

That we may be good and kind; He is ever watching whether We are one in heart and mind.

4. Who is stronger than the other ?

Let him be the weak one's friend ; Who 's more playthings than his brother? He should like to give or lend.

5. Those who share their own with others,

With kind looks and gentle words, Live in love like happy brothers, And are seen to be the Lord's.

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My angry passions rise, I '11 think how Jesus came from heaven, And bore His injuries.

2. He was insulted every day.

Though all His words were kind ; But nothing men could do or say. Disturbed His heavenly mind.

3. Not all the wicked scoiFs He heard

Against the truths He taught, Excited one reviling word, Or one revengeful thought.

4. And when upon the cross He bled,

With all His foes in view ; " Father, forgive their sins," He s^id, " They know not what they do."

5. Dear Jesxjs, may I learn of Thee

My temper to amend ; And speak Thy pardoning word for me, Whenever I offend.

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And all Thy love to me ; The food I eat, the clothes I wear, Are all bestowed by Thee.

2. 'Tis Thou preservest me from death,

And dangers every hour ; I cannot draw another breath Unless Thou give me power.

3. Good angels guard me every night.

As round my bed they stay ; Nor am I absent from Thy sight In darkness or by day.

4. My health, and friends, and parents dear

To me by God are given ; I have not any blessing here But what is sent from heaven.

5. Such goodness, Lokd, and constant care,

A child can ne'er repay; But may it be my daily prayer To love Thee and obey.

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Make me teachable and mild, Free from guile and care.

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Suited to my years, Ready mind Thy will to do,

Soon as it appears.

Happy in my Saviotjr's smile, Clinging to Thy side,

Fearing all that would beguile From my heavenly Gruide.

4. I am ignorant and weak,

Nothing have, or am. But my Shepherd came to seek And to save His lamb.

5. Day by day I learn of Thee

Lessons of Thy love ; Jesus speaks, and speaks to me, Though He reigns above.

6. Saviour, may I hearken still

To Thy gentle voice. Bidding me obey Thy will, And in Thee rejoice.

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2. Though Thou art so holy,

Heaven's Almighty King, Thou wilt stoop to listen When Thy praise we sing.

3. We are little children.

Weak, and apt to stray ; Saviour, guide and keep us In the heavenly way.

4. Save us, Lord, from sinning,

Watch us day by day ; Help us now to love Thee, Take our sins away.

6. Then, when Jesus calls us To our heavenly home. We would gladly answer, " Saviour, Lord, we come."

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3. Yet, Lord, I hear Thee tell

All glorious as Thou art,

Thou wilt come down to dwell

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To meek ones Thou wilt show The glory of Thy grace,

And they shall truly know, And they shall see Thy face,

Thou hast to babes revealed Things hidden from the wise.

From prudent ones concealed. Prudent in their own eyes.

A child in years I am, Yet need to ask of Thee

The meekness of a lamb, A babe's simplicity.

7. Before Thee, Lord, I kneel, On me this grace bestow, Then to a babe reveal

What proud ones cannot know.

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1. 1 SAW the glorious sun arise,

In morniDg's early gray ; I saw him light the eastern skies,

And melt the shades away. Who made the sun to shine so bright,

The heavens to adorn ? Who turned the darkness into light,

And gave us back the morn ?

Chorus. 'Twas GrOD who made the sun so bright,

The heavens to adorn ; 'Twas God who made the darkness light,

And gave us back the morn.

2. The silver moon a crescent rose,

With pale and tender beams ; But day by day she larger grows,

Till round and full she seems. W^ho made the mooiilight fair and soft.

And every twinkling star? Who placed them in the heavens aloft,

To give us light from far ?

Chorus. 'Twas God who made the moonlight soft.

And every twinkling star ; He placed them in the heavens aloft.

To o'ive us lioht from far.

3. I walk'd abroad in early spring

And mark'd the flowers that grew ; The little birds were on the wing.

And happy insects too. Who made this wondrous world of ours,

The birds and insects small ? The spreading- trees, the springing flowers?

And who preserves them all ?

Chorus. 'Twas God who made this world of ours.

The birds and insects small ; The spreading trees, the springing flowers.

And He preserves them all.

4. Since He who made the glorious sky,

The sun, and moon, and stars, Still looks to earth from heaven on high,

And for his creatures cares ; May we His children then believe

That God will be our friend ? With mercy will His lambs receive.

And keep us to the end ?

Chorus. Yes — we his children may believe.

That God will be our friend, With mercy will His lambs receive,

And keep us to the end.

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''1. Each little flower that opens, Each little bird that sings, He made their glowing colors, He made their tiny wings.

3. The rich man in his castle. The poor man at his gate, God made them, high or lowly. He ordered their estate.

^. The purple-headed mountain, The river, running by. The sunset, and the morning, That brightens up the sky,

5. The cold wind in the winter,

The pleasant summer sun. The ripe fruits in the garden, He made them, every one.

6. The tail trees in the greenwood.

The meadows where we play, The rushes by the water, We gather every day ; —

7. He gave us eyes to see them. And lips that we might tell. How great is God Almighty, Who has made all things well.

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Our Father's name of love ; 'Tis written on the earth belowj And on the sky above.

2. Around me when I look,

His handiwork I see; This world is like a picture-book To teach His name to me.

3. The thousand little flowers

Within our garden bound. The rainbow and the soft spring showers, And every pleasant sound —

4. The gentle winds that blow

The woods and groves among, The streams that thro' the valleys flow In melody along —

5. And every living thing

Rejoicing in the light, The little birds that sweetly sing,

The moon that shines b/ night —

6. And every star above,

Set in the deep-blue sky. All tell me that our God is love — All tell me He is nigh.

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Sheds o'er earth its flood, Hills and valleys, waking, Murmur — God is good.

2. Winds and gushing fountains.

Through the solitude Of the groves and mountains, Echo — God is good.

3. Birds, whose notes are ringing

Through the field and wood, Their best tribute bringing. Warble — God is good.

4. Join then in the chorus

Man, with soul endued, To Him who is o'er us Singing — God is good.

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3. Hear the mountain streamlet

In the solitude, With its ripple saying II : God is ever good. ||

4. In the leafy tree tops,

Where no fears intrude. Merry birds are singing II : God is ever good. :||

5. Bring, my heart, thy tribute,

Songs of gratitude. While all nature utters II : God is ever good. :||

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2. Flocks of quiet sheep are feeding, Little lambs are playing near; For the watchful shepherd, leading, Keeps them safe from harm and fear.

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3. Hill and plain lie leads them over Where at noon the shadows sleep, Where the richest purple clover Grows along the sunny steep ;

4. Where, within the mountain hollow, Cool the shining waters flow ; And the sheep their shepherd follow, For his gentle voice they know.

6. Christians are like sheep/ abiding, In the Church's pasture free; Jesus is our Shepherd, guiding, And the little lambs are we.

6. O sweet Shepherd, gently lead us. Lest we fall or go astray ; With the bread of heaven feed us. That we faint not by the way.

7. Pasture green and clover blossom Are the types of heavenly love : Jesus, bear us in Thy bosom, Safely to Thy fold above.

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Abounding in love, To seek me when straying

He came from above. He tells me of pastures

Where still waters flow, And tenderly leads me,

His goodness to know.

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How happy am I ! In His gracious bosom

Securely I lie. In death's gloomy valley

No evil I dread, For "I will be with thee,"

My Shepherd hath said.

The Lord is my Shepherd ;

His rod and His staff Shall comfort and strengthen,

And guide in His path. His love is my sunlight.

His presence my joy, To tell of His goodness

My blessed employ.

The Lord is my Shepherd,

Shall still be my song, Till He calls me to join

With the heavenly throng To shout Alleluia,

His face to behold. My joy ever telling.

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Let Thy little lamb repose Sweetly, fondly, safely tended.

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Lest I wander from Thy svay : With Thy mighty arm protect me,

Lest I fall an easy prey.

2. Cleanse my soul from sin and folly,

In the stream Thy love supplied. Mingled stream of blood and water,

Flowing from Thy wounded side. On Thy heart of love reclining,

Fix my steadfast gaze on Thine ; From Thy face the glory shining,

Bright'uing and transforming mine.

3. Ever and anon instruct me

In the songs Thy children sing, While I learn with holy rapture

How to praise my Shepherd King. Both with lips and heart unfeigned,

Singing glory unto Thee ; Ever by Thy love constrained.

Thine obedient lamb to be.

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1. The Lambs of Jesus ! who are they But children who His voice obey. Who keep His laws, and seek His grace To make them meet to see His face.

2. The Lambs of Jesus ! they are meek,

, The words of truth and love they speak ; To all God's creatures they are kind, And, like their Lord, of gentle mind.

3. The Lambs of Jesus ! Oh that we May of that number truly be ! Lord, keep us ever in Thy love. Till we shall reach Thy fold above.

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