Slide set: And a little child shall lead them (song: Bamforth & Co., 15 slides, 1907)

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Slide 1

Slide 2**

Mother, dear, I want my papa; why did you send him away?

Slide 3**

You must not be angry with him, mamma; ev'ry night I long for him and pray

Slide 4**

He'll come if he knows we're lonely, surely come and kiss your tears away

Slide 5**

And a little child shall lead them, lead them gently on their way

Slide 6**

And a little child shall teach them how to live more dearly ev'ry day

Slide 7

She's an angel sent from Heaven, and will lead them gently on their way

Slide 8**

Just outside a little cottage stands the father all alone

Slide 9**

He has heard his baby pleading for her darling papa to come home

Slide 10**

Softly, gently he calls 'Come, my angel' with a sob he folds her to his breast

Slide 11**

I will love your mamma always, little golden heart be now at rest

Slide 12**

Slide 13**

And a little child shall teach them how to love more dearly ev'ry day

Slide 14**

And she'll bring them close together, so they'll ever care to stay

Slide 15

** there are alternative versions or views of this slide

Number of slides

Manufacturer

Bamforth & Co., England

Main type of image

life model

Main usage of set

song

Date of first manufacture

1907

Reading or song

Chas. K. Harris, And a little child shall lead them (London: Feldman & Co., 1900)

Collections

14 slides known to exist in private collection

13 slides known to exist in private collection

Subject keyword

creative arts – music – songs

Lucerna ID 3002535

Record created by Richard Crangle. Last updated 23 November 2016

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Slide set: And a little child shall lead them (song: Bamforth & Co., 15 slides, 1907)