“Christian children all must be Mild, obedient, good as He. . . . . For He is our childhood's pattern, Day by day like us He grew, He was little, weak, and helpless, Tears and smiles like us He knew; And He feeleth for our sadness, And He shareth in our gladness.”
Quote by Cecil Frances Alexander
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Cecil Frances Alexander
Cecil Frances Alexander was an English writer known for her children's poetry. Her works were popular from the late 19th to early 20th centuries, especially her composition 'Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem', a classic Christmas carol. more
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