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.