Verse 1
When parents teach our children
We teach them to obey
To trust the truth we tell them
To shun the scoffer’s way
But Jesus teaches children
Where the lamb and lion feed
‘Cause when Jesus teaches children
He will teach them how to lead
Verse 2
When parents teach our children
We teach them when to fight
To honor truth and justice
And stand for what is right
But Jesus teaches children
In the land the blessed seek
‘Cause when Jesus teaches children
He will teach them to be meek
Verse 3
When parents teach our children
We hold them in our hands
But then we must release them
To live in hostile lands [formerly In dark and wicked lands]
But Jesus teaches children
Where the living waters flow (alternate, from Isa. 54:12, Where the ruby towers glow)
‘Cause when Jesus teaches children
He will never let them go
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But Jesus teaches children
Where the ruby towers glow
‘Cause when Jesus teaches children
He will never let them go