Though we don't know for sure who wrote the lyrics to this classic hymn, we do know who composed the music. William Bradbury -- composer of the well-known children's hymn, "Jesus Loves Me" -- originally intended for this to also be a children's hymn for his children's singing schools. This and many other of his hymns are in our hymnals today, meant to be sung by all, and their truths continue to shine the light of the Gospel every time they are lifted up in worship.

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