Advent Hymnals

417. FORBID THEM NOT

Christ in Song,

1.
"Forbid them not," the Saviour cried,
"But suffer them to come;"
Ah, then maternal tears were dried, 
And unbelief was dumb.

2.
Lord, we believe, and we obey;
We bring them at thy word;
Be thou our children's strength and stay,
Their portion and reward.

3.
Let not earth's pleasures draw them down;
Lord, give them strength to rise,
And thro' thy strong, attractive pow'r,
At last to gain the prize.

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  Title	Forbid Them Not
  Key	G Major
  Titles	undefined
  First Line	Forbid them not, the Saviour cried
  Author	T. Hastings
  Year	1908
  Composer	Unknown
  Hymnal	-
  Tune	PEORIA
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  Subjects	Save the Children; Invitation and Repentance: Save the Children
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