Early seeking, early finding, Ever happy, happy we ; Looking up in life's sweet morning. Coming, coming now to Thee, We begin our children's days, Lord of Glory, with Thy praise.
2. Early asking, early getting, Ever happy, happy we ; We would ever, blessed Jesus, Love and follow, follow Thee : In Thy presence there is joy, In Thy service blest employ.
3. Early knocking, early opening, Ever happy, happy we; By the holy gate we enter, Lord, to dwell, to dwell with Thee; In the city of the blest, In the home of heavenly rest.
4. Early loving, early trusting, Ever happy, happy we ; Mounting upward, pressing onward, Closer, closer drawn to Thee; Earthlyjoys we leave behind, All in Thee, O Christ, to find