Little Child, Little Child

In Matthew 18:3 Jesus said: "Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."

With these words our Lord directs us to trust in Him and His Word as a child does.  "Little Child, Little Child" encourages adults to sit at the feet of the child and learn humble trust.

Thy lyrics to this hymn contain brief allusions to several well-known children's songs  ("This Little Light of Mine," "God Loves Me Dearly," "I Am Jesus' Little Lamb," "Jesus Loves the Little Children", "Jesus Love Me, This I Know").

Click here to listen to the melody of Little Child, Little Child.  To view the musical score, click here.

Little child, little child, make me as you;

Help me love Jesus as much as you do,

Singing his praises with voice clear and true,

Little child, little child, make me as you.

Little child, little child, why do I fear?

God loves me dearly, my Jesus is near;

His tender mercy will wipe every tear;

Little child, little child, why do I fear?

Little child, little child, why do I doubt?

Has not my Savior this world’s prince cast out?

Has he not robbed even death of its clout?

Little child, little child, why do I doubt?

Little child, little child, you are so sure

God’s Word is truth and His love will endure,

You are his lamb and can slumber secure –

Little child, little child, you are so sure.

Little child, little child, let your light shine,

Pierce worldly darkness with wisdom divine;

Your little light is much brighter than mine!

Little child, little child, let your light shine.

Little child, little child, make me as you;

Help me love Jesus as much as you do,

Singing his praises with voice clear and true,

Little child, little child, Jesus loves you.