
🎶 Song 124 – The Child of Growth
Paper 124 – Later Childhood of Jesus 🎶 Song: The Child of Growth (Verse 1 – Ninth Year) In Nazareth’s hills he played with clay, But elders frowned and took away. Upon Mount Tabor he stood amazed, God’s world of wonder, sunlight blazed. (Verse 2 – Tenth Year) On July fifth his heart confessed, A mission stirring, truth expressed. At school he questioned, bold and free, Yet gentle spirit, no enmity. (Bridge – Leadership) Seven boys he led with care, New games, new joy they learned to share. With Jacob’s hand he walked in peace, A child of promise, love’s release. (Chorus – Divine Awareness) The Spirit whispers, pure and near, A guiding voice the soul can hear. In Jesus’ heart the flame would rise, God’s living truth before our eyes. (Verse 3 – Eleventh Year) In Scythopolis he saw the stage, Greek games and culture filled the age. Maria ill, he bore the load, The eldest son on duty’s road. (Bridge – Responsibility) With tender strength he took the place, Of father’s hand and mother’s grace. A child yet strong, with will refined, God’s living plan in him aligned. (Verse 4 – Twelfth Year) He carved the wood, his hands grew skilled, With quiet heart his soul was filled. Conflicts stirred between obey and know, Yet faith within began to grow. (Verse 5 – Thirteenth Year) In February light he knew, His mission clear, his spirit true. At Passover he stood in line, A son of law, a child divine. (Bridge – Awakening) From childhood’s dawn to youth’s embrace, He walked with God in time and space. The kingdom’s seed began to bloom, A light that pierced the earthly gloom. (Chorus – Divine Awareness) The Spirit whispers, pure and near, A guiding voice the soul can hear. In Jesus’ heart the flame would rise, God’s living truth before our eyes. (Outro – Kingdom) From Nazareth’s streets to temple’s call, The Spirit guided through it all. The kingdom lives within the heart, Where love and faith will never part.

