Jesus Once Was a Little Child

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