Jesus, Friend of little children, Be a friend to me; Take my hand, and ever keep me Close to Thee. Teach me how to grow in goodness, Daily as I grow; Thou hast been a child, and surely Thou dost know. Step by step O lead me onward, Upward into youth; Wiser, stronger, still becoming In Thy truth. Never leave me, nor forsake me; Ever be my friend; For I need Thee, from life???s dawning To its end.
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