![]() ![]() I have seen adults who will belt out the words to their favorite songs barely open their mouths when this song is sung, apparently embarrassed to be seen singing a “kids song” in public. I have heard song leaders get up to lead this song and make the disclaimer that they are going to “sing one for the kids,” as though for an adult to sing the song would be somehow silly or beneath one. ![]() The song itself is wonderful, and its message to children precious it is with adult responses to the song that the problem lies. Unfortunately, there is a problem with the perception of this song. Because of the beauty of its tune and the ease of its words, it has often been the first song learned by a child. ![]() The song titling this article, written by Anna Warner in 1860, has been a favorite of children for generations. ![]()
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