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.
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.
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.
There’s a robe for little children
Above the bright blue sky,
And a harp of sweetest music,
And psalms of victory.
All, all above is treasured,
And found in Christ alone:
O come, dear little children
That all may be your own.
About the writer: Albert Midlane, an English layman, was born in Newport, Isle of Wight in 1825. During his lifetime he wrote over 800 hymns. He attributed his interest in and contributions to hymnology to the suggestion and encouragement of a favorite Sunday school teacher. He once wrote: “Most of my hymns have been written during walks around the ancient and historic ruins of Carisbrooke Castle. The twilight hour, so dear to thought, and the hushed serenity then pervading nature have often allured my soul to deep and uninterrupted meditation, which, in its turn, has given birth to lines which, had not these walks been taken, would never probably have been penned.”
Key Verse: Then he took the children into his arms and placed his hands on their heads and blessed them. –Mark 10:16