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Jesus Once Was a Little Child
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Sweetly
1. — Jesus once was a little child,
A little child like me;
And he was pure and meek and mild,
As a little child should be.
[Chorus]
So, little children,
Let’s you and I
Try to be like him,
Try, try, try.
2. He played as little children play
The pleasant games of youth;
But he never got vexed if the game went wrong,
And he always spoke the truth.
[Chorus]
So, little children,
Let’s you and I
Try to be like him,
Try, try, try.
Words: James R. Murray, 1841–1905
Music: Joseph Ballantyne, 1868–1944