Bring in the children, O bring them today; Speak to them gently, and show them the way; Careless they wander, and thoughtless they roam; Bring in the children, for here is their home. Refrain Bring, O bring the children, O bring them today, O bring them today; Bring, O bring the children, O bring them in today. Bring in the children, O seek them abroad, Win them from evil, and train them for God; Gladly our mission O let us fulfill, Knowing that Jesus will be with us still. Refrain Bring in the children, so friendless and poor; Joy to their hearts will the Savior restore; Bring in the children, compel them to come; Jesus invites them, and yet there is room. Refrain