CHILDREN'S MISSIONS by Mrs. Sigourney

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 18, 1868

CHILDREN'S MISSIONS.

By Mrs. Sigourney

CHILDREN by our Lord were honored, When on this poor earth he stayed; Fondly he embraced and blessed them, Though a frowning throng forbade.

To his side a child he summoned, Placed him in the midst, and told Those that simple guide to follow, Who God's kingdom would behold.

Still his gospel honors children, Bids them to Christ's service move, And their little rills of beauty Swell the ocean of his love;

Bids them strive with zealous pity For the desolate and sad, Till the dark and desert places Are for them exceeding glad.

Children, to our dear Redeemer Yield the grateful homage due, And, by love to every creature, Pay the love he bears for you.

—Mrs. Sigourney.