Although God loves the whole wide world
And blesses every part,
I think He has a special place
For children in His heart.

I think He cherishes their smiles
Their eagerness and mirth
And their appreciation of
The wonders of His earth

I think He listens closely to
Whatever words they say
I think He follows them to school
And watches them at play

And when they go to bed at night
He probably is there
To see that they have happy dreams
Beneath their tousled hair

All children in a special way
Belong to God above
And I am sure He favors them
With everlasting love.

by James J. Metcalfe