[Verse 1] Little ones, lift your eyes Morning waits ahead Do not fear the road Christ has always led Hold the song we sing Keep it in your hands Joy can bloom in trouble Like lilies in the land [Refrain] Let the children dance Teach the old hills praise Lift the tired hands To the King who saves Sorrow had its hour Fear can make demands Still the Lord gives gladness Let the children dance [Verse 2] Tender hearts, hear us now Night will not stay long When the way grows hard Carry on the song Mercy walks with you Grace will help you stand Joy can bloom in trouble Like lilies in the land [Refrain] Let the children dance Teach the old hills praise Lift the tired hands To the King who saves Sorrow had its hour Fear can make demands Still the Lord gives gladness Let the children dance [Break] [Bridge] Laughter by the river Singing near the door Christ receives the smallest Heaven promises more Grief may test our courage Night may cross the ground Kingdom joy keeps rising Where the least are found [Verse 3] Childlike souls, gather close Hope is not too far Jesus knows your name Better than the stars When the valleys shake Trust His guiding hand Joy can bloom in trouble Like lilies in the land [Final Refrain] Let the children dance Teach the old hills praise Lift the tired hands To the King who saves Sorrow had its hour Fear can make demands Still the Lord gives gladness Let the children dance Teach the old hills praise Lift the tired hands Still the Lord gives gladness Let the children dance
