Story Behind The Song
This arrangement was written for the baptism of my grandchildren. Sheet music for all instruments is available as needed. For parts, contact Ken Morrison by e-mail: drkenmorrison@yahoo.com
Get Ken's sheet music: kenmorrison.musicaneo.com
Song Description
A lovely song with lyrics from Scripture celebrating children for use at baptisms and on the Baptism of Our Lord Sunday.
| Song Length |
2:59 |
Genre |
Classical - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Vocal Samples |
| Mood |
Joyful |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Psalms 127:3, 139:14-16
Jeremiah 1:5, Matthew 19:14
Luke 9:47-48, Micah 6:8
Adapted by Kenneth L. Morrison
When a child is born,
We receive a life with grace and goodness.
Children are a gift from the Lord;
The fruit of the womb is a reward.
Fearfully and wonderfully made,
Only God alone knows what (s)he will be.
REFRAIN
Let the children come, said Jesus.
You belong in the kingdom of heaven.
Come, and receive God's love.
In God's book are written
All the days that were formed for you,
And they will have no end for God's with you.
When we have a child,
We are called to live with faith before him (her),
Showing him (her) the way (s)he should go
That when (s)he is old (s)he will live so.
What does God require of us all?
Only to be just and love mercy.
REFRAIN
Let the children come, said Jesus.
You belong in the kingdom of heaven.
Come, and receive God's love.
In God's book are written
All the days that were formed for you,
And they will have no end for God's with you.
Your days will have no end for God's with you.