...powers resign. Take the first fruits, Then our lives shall all be thine. — ER THE CHILD'S DESIRE. I think when I read that sweet story of old, When...was here among men, How he called little children like lambs to his fold, I should like to have been with them then : I wish that his hand had been placed...

...according to -him, is the only course that can preserve Methodism in existence. A HYMN FOR CHILDREN. I THINK when I read that sweet story of old. When Jesus washere among men, i How he called little children as lambs to his fold, I should like to have been...

...all their mother's entreaties, they determined to sing their favourite hymn, and thus began: — ' I think when I read that sweet story of old, When...fold, I should like to have been with them then.' The dear girl could not sing any more, but asked John to sing on. The little fellow paused for a moment,...

...teacher his mother, insisting hat she should remain in his class, and learn his favourite hymn : — I think when I read that sweet story of old, When Jesus was here among men, 3ow He took little children as lambs to His fold, I wish I had heen with Him then. [ wish that His...

...— And the angel with his infant charge, Ascended into heaven ! AMY. THE CHILD'S DESIRE. I THIK K, when I read that sweet story of old, When Jesus was here among men, Howhe call'd little children like lambs tohis fold , I should like to have been with them then ; I...

...I think, when I read that sweet story of old, When Jesns was here among mcii, How he called Irttle children as lambs to his fold, I should like to have been with him then: I wish that his hands had been placed on my head, That his arms had been thrown around me,...

...service die ! PM CHILD's DESIRE. Children welcome to Christ. T THINK, when I read that sweet story A of old, When Jesus was here among men ; How he called little children, like lambs to his fold, [then. I wish that his hand had been placed on my head, [me, That his arms...

...expresses her view», and embodies many of those sentiments to which you have iiut liatón»«! • — ' " I think, when I read that sweet story of old — When Jesus dwelt here among men — How he called little children, as lambs, to his fold : I should like to have...

...not : for of such is the kingdom of God." Have you not read those pleasing lines which begin — " I think when I read that sweet story of old, When Jesus dwelt here among men, And call'd little children like lambs to his fold, I should like to have been...

...in a stage-coach, she shaped her thoughts into that tenderly beautiful hymn for them to sing — " I think when I read that sweet story of old, When Jesus was here among men. She led, in it, the thoughts of the dear little ones to say, " I wish that His hands had teen placed...