Come, little children, now we may Partake a little morsel, For little songs and little ways Adorned a great apostle; A little drop of Jesus' blood Can make a feast of union: It is by little steps we move Into a full communion. A little faith does mighty deeds, Quite past all my recounting; Faith, like a little mustard seed, Can move a lofty mountain. A little charity and zeal, A little tribulation, A little patience makes us feel Great peace and consolation. A little cross with cheerfulness, A little self-denial, Will serve to make our sorrows less, And bear the greatest trial. The spirit like a little dove On Jesus once descended; To show His meekness and His love, The emblem was intended. The title of the little Lamb Unto our Lord was given, Such was our Saviour's little name, The Lord of earth and heaven A little voice that's small and still Can rule the whole creation: A little stone the earth shall fill, And humble ev'ry nation.