Songs children love to sing
Jesus Loves MeWorshipAges All ages
Lyrics
Jesus loves me, this I know,
For the Bible tells me so;
Little ones to Him belong,
They are weak, but He is strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
Actions
Point up on 'Jesus', hug yourself on 'loves me', open hands like a book on 'Bible'.
Jesus Loves Me: sing-along
This Little Light of MineAction songAges 3–10
Lyrics
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine,
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!
Hide it under a bushel? No! I'm gonna let it shine…
Won't let anyone blow it out! I'm gonna let it shine…
Actions
Hold up one finger as a candle. Cover it with the other hand for 'bushel', then shout 'No!' and lift it high.
This Little Light of Mine: sing-along
The Old Testament Books SongMemory songAges 5+
Lyrics
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers,
Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth,
First and Second Samuel, First and Second Kings,
First and Second Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther…
(Keep going to Malachi: 39 books in all!)
Actions
Clap on every book name. Stand up when you reach a new section of the Bible library.
The Old Testament Books Song: sing-along
The Wise Man Built His HouseAction songAges 3–9
Lyrics
The wise man built his house upon the rock,
And the rains came tumbling down.
The rains came down and the floods came up,
And the house on the rock stood firm.
Actions
Fist on fist for the rock, wiggle fingers down for rain, arms rising for floods, stand tall and firm!
The Wise Man Built His House: sing-along
Father AbrahamAction songAges 4–12
Lyrics
Father Abraham had many sons,
Many sons had Father Abraham.
I am one of them, and so are you,
So let's all praise the Lord!
Right arm!
Actions
Add a body part each round: right arm, left arm, right foot, left foot, nod your head, turn around, sit down!
Father Abraham: sing-along
Read Your Bible, Pray Every DayPraiseAges 3–8
Lyrics
Read your Bible, pray every day,
Pray every day, pray every day.
Read your Bible, pray every day,
And you'll grow, grow, grow!
Actions
Open hands like a book, fold hands to pray, then crouch low and grow slowly taller on 'grow, grow, grow'.
Read Your Bible, Pray Every Day: sing-along