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Front matter

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Introduction

Because I love you, children, I long that you shall be Now, in life's morning, treading the narrow way with me. I love you, little travelers, and pray that you may stand, With the journey safely over, in the Father's sunny land.

Because I love you, children, now in your childhood sweet, I long to bring you closely unto the Savior's feet. No joy is like the pleasure of always serving Him; I long for you to have it ere years your life shall dim.

Because I love you, children, I would that you should know How dangerous is the pathway which the pilgrims tread

below; But there is waiting ready the Guide of life and light, And those who cling to Jesus will walk the way aright.

Because I love you, children, I point you day by day

To the Lamb of God, who taketh the world's great sin

away; And I ask the gentle Master to give to you the place Among the willing learners to whom He shows His face.

Because I love you, children, I cannot be content, Unless I have you with me when this life of ours is spent. Oh, seek the Savior early, and in His home above We all shall dwell together, I and the ones I love."