1. Jesus, Friend of little children, Be a Friend to me; Take my hand and ever keep me Close to Thee. 2. Teach me how to grow in goodness, Daily as I grow; Thou hast been a child, and surely Thou dost know. 3. Step by step, O, lead me onward, Upward into youth; Wiser, stronger, still becoming In Thy truth. 4. Never leave me, nor forsake me, Ever be my Friend; For I need Thee from life's dawning To its end.