An original hymn with text by Mark Fotheringham below.  Watch on YouTube: Forbid Them Not, a sacred hymn

Pressing crowds had come to Jesus,

Children also tried to see.

Jesus said forbid them not but

Suffer the children to come unto me

For of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Laying hands on them He blessed each one.

All need faith and trust like children.

Suffer the children to come to the Son.

Nephite children came to Jesus,

Resurrected Lord to see.

Jesus gathered them together,

Showing the fullness of joy that could be

For of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Laying hands on them He blessed each one.

All need faith and trust like children.

Suffer the children to come to the Son.

Trials and troubles test the righteous,

Seeking one to set them free.

Jesus says forbid them not but

Suffer the children to come unto me.

For of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Through His priesthood He can bless each one.

All need faith and trust like children.

Suffer the children to come to the Son.