Christian children all must be Mild, obedient, good as He…
“Christian children all must be Mild, obedient, good as He. . . . . For He is our childhood's pattern, Day by day like us He grew, He was little, weak, and helpless, Tears and smiles like us He knew; And He feeleth for our sadness, And He shareth in our gladness.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Children should emulate Christ’s meekness and compassion, sharing in both sorrow and joy.
In simple terms: Children should be gentle and compassionate.
Teach meekness and empathy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family upbringing
- religious education
- community service
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you model compassion for children?
- What actions demonstrate shared joy and sorrow?
Modern contexts may interpret meekness differently.