God's Children

 

Although God loves the whole wide world

And blesses every part,

I think He has a special place

For children in His heart.

 

I think He cherishes their smiles,

Their eagerness and mirth,

And their appreciation of

The wonders of His earth.

 

I think He listens closely to

Whatever words they say;

I think He follows them to school

And watches them at play.

 

And when they go to bed at night,

He probably is there,

To see that they have happy dreams

Beneath their tousled hair.

 

Al children in a special way

Belong to God above,

And I am sure He favors them

With everlasting love.

 

~ James J. Metcalfe