I Would Gather Children I Would Gather ChildrenSome would gather moneyAlong the path of life;Some would gather roses,And rest from worldly strife.But I would gather childrenFrom among the thorns of sin;I would seek a golden curl,And a freckled, toothless grin. For money cannot enterIn that land of endless day;And roses that are gatheredSoon will wilt along the way. But, oh, the laughing children,As I cross the sunset sea,And the gates swing wide to heavenI can take them in with me. -Author Unknown Related