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100 Bible Songs for Kids — The Time Life Collection

The historical Time Life 100 Bible Songs for Kids page keeps its full title index and adds an original kindness-picture activity.

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White-and-blue 100 Bible Songs for Kids cover with illustrated children, a large blue 100, red title lettering and a 3 CDs label.
Original cover image retained from Toysit’s earlier coverage.

The play at a glance

A large collection with a picture-sized starting point

A bold blue 100 and red Bible Songs lettering stand above illustrated children on the small white-and-blue cover. The earlier Toysit page introduces a Time Life collection sung by the Wonder Kids Choir and preserves one hundred song-title entries. For families who choose this Christian repertoire, a single picture can offer a manageable starting point for a shared story and a separately chosen song.

Choose a small place to begin

The historical index ranges from “Amazing Grace” to “Zacchaeus,” with titles such as “Building Others Up,” “Father, We Thank Thee” and “This Little Light of Mine” along the way. Its full hundred entries remain below so readers can see the collection as the earlier page described it.

A family can choose a title it already knows, or look together for one it wants to explore. For a companion activity, begin with an everyday scene: helping carry something, welcoming a visitor, sharing space at a table or thanking someone for a thoughtful act.

Make a kindness picture index

Draw four large cards labeled helping, welcoming, sharing and thanking. Add a simple symbol to each: two hands carrying a box, an open doorway, two seats at a table and a little thank-you drawing.

Choose a card and invent two paper characters. Give them an ordinary task, such as setting out art supplies or making room for a guest. One player describes what the first character needs, and another suggests a helpful action.

Draw the action beneath the card. A welcoming scene might show a visitor being offered a choice of seats. A sharing scene could show two characters finding enough room for both pictures on an easel. Players may point, narrate or add drawings.

Add a second way to help

Try the same scene again with a different response. The visitor might prefer to stand beside the table, or the artists might decide to take turns displaying their pictures. Let the characters explain their choices in words you invent.

Place the cards in a small folder as a picture index of your stories. A family may then choose a song title separately for listening or singing. Keep the invented dialogue identified as your own scene; it is not a Bible quotation or a transcription of the recording.

The historical record

Original Toysit coverage

The complete earlier coverage follows. Its broad audience, cultural and benefit claims are preserved as historical commentary; edition and evidence qualifications appear in Sources.

As advertised on TV from Time Life.

100 Bible Songs for Kids - Have fun and learn at the same time! Kids will become familiar with the rich lessons and classic stories of the Bible as they sing along with The Wonder Kids Choir to 100 of the best-known children's Bible tunes. Lyrics included.

Bible songs for children have been popular for generations and continue to be cherished in many Christian households and institutions. Here are some reasons for their enduring appeal:

  1. Easy Memorization: Bible songs often simplify complex biblical teachings into catchy tunes and repetitive lyrics. This makes it easier for children to remember and internalize scripture verses and stories.
  2. Moral Lessons: These songs often convey moral and ethical lessons, helping children differentiate between right and wrong. They serve as tools for parents and educators to instill values and principles.
  3. Engagement: Music is a universal medium that resonates with people of all ages. For children, the melodies, rhythms, and actions that accompany Bible songs make learning about biblical stories and teachings more engaging and enjoyable.
  4. Community and Bonding: Singing Bible songs together fosters a sense of community among children, whether it's in Sunday school, vacation Bible school, or at home with family. It creates bonding moments and shared experiences.
  5. Tradition: Many Bible songs have been passed down through generations. Parents and grandparents often share songs they grew up with, creating a bridge between generations and continuing a cherished tradition.
  6. Emotional and Spiritual Growth: Beyond the educational aspect, Bible songs often evoke emotions, helping children connect spiritually. They can offer comfort, joy, and a sense of belonging.

Bible songs for children are more than just melodies; they are tools for spiritual growth, moral development, and community bonding. Their blend of engaging tunes with profound teachings ensures their place in the hearts of many.

  1. Amazing Grace
  2. Angels Watchin' Over Me
  3. Ask, Seek, And Knock
  4. Be Careful Little Eyes What You See
  5. Behold, Behold
  6. Building Others Up
  7. Children, Go Where I Send Thee
  8. Children, Obey Your Parents
  9. Climb Sunshine Mountain
  10. Deep And Wide
  11. Dem Bones Gonna Rise Again
  12. Do Lord
  13. Down By The Riverside
  14. Ezekiel's Wheel
  15. Fairest Lord Jesus
  16. Father Abraham
  17. Father, We Thank Thee
  18. First
  19. Fisherman Peter
  20. Footprints On The Water
  21. Get On Board Little Children
  22. Give Me Oil In My Lamp
  23. God Is So Good
  24. God Sees The Heart
  25. Happy All The Time
  26. He Is Lord
  27. He Keeps Me Singing As I Go
  28. He's Got The Whole World In His Hands
  29. Head And Shoulders, Knees And Toes
  30. Here Is The Church, Here Is The Steeple
  31. His Banner Over Me Is Love
  32. I Am A C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N
  33. I Feel Good Today
  34. I Have Decided To Follow Jesus
  35. I Know My Redeemer Lives
  36. I See The Moon
  37. I Will Sing Of The Mercies Of The Lord
  38. I'm In The Lord's Army
  39. I've Got The Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy
  40. If You're Saved And You Know It
  41. In The Beginning
  42. In The Sweet By And By
  43. Into My Heart
  44. Isn't He Wonderful
  45. J-E-S-U-S
  46. Jacob's Ladder
  47. Jesus In The Morning
  48. Jesus Loves Even Me
  49. Jesus Loves Me
  50. Jesus Loves The Little Children
  51. Jesus Wants Me For A Sunbeam
  52. John 3:16
  53. Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho
  54. Just Say No
  55. Kumbaya
  56. Little David, Play Upon Your Harp
  57. Lullaby & Goodnight
  58. Michael, Row Your Boat Ashore
  59. My God Is So Big
  60. Noah's Arky, Arky
  61. O How I Love Jesus
  62. Oh, You Can't Get To Heaven
  63. Ole Time Religion
  64. Only A Boy Named David
  65. Onward Christian Soldiers
  66. Peter, James And John In A Sailboat
  67. Praise Him, Praise Him All Ye Little Children
  68. Praise Ye The Lord, Hallelujah
  69. Rejoice In The Lord Always
  70. Rock-a My Soul
  71. Rolled Away
  72. Samson Was A Mighty Man
  73. Shine Like A Light
  74. Showers Of Blessing
  75. Silver And Gold
  76. Sing All Ye Children Sing
  77. Standin' In The Need Of Prayer
  78. Standing On The Promises
  79. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
  80. The B-I-B-L-E
  81. The Beatitudes
  82. The Lord Is Good To Me
  83. The Lord Is My Shepherd
  84. The Lord's Prayer
  85. The Parent's Song
  86. The People On The Bus Just Praise The Lord
  87. The Reason He Made Me
  88. The Solid Rock
  89. The Wise Man Built His House Upon The Rock
  90. This Is My Commandment
  91. This Little Light Of Mine
  92. Trust And Obey
  93. Walking With Jesus
  94. What A Friend We Have In Jesus
  95. When The Saints Go Marching In
  96. Whisper A Prayer
  97. Who Built The Ark?
  98. Who Did Swallow Jonah?
  99. Working For The Lord
  100. Zacchaeus

Sources and editorial notes

The retained image says 3 CDs, while other Time Life catalog leads describe four volumes. Exact correspondence between this image, B0000663YR and those editions remains unresolved. Apple’s 2017 Wonder Workshop collection also has 100 tracks but differs in selection and order; it does not establish the earlier discs or lyrics booklet. The complete original alphabetized index contains 100 distinct entries and is preserved as an index, not a verified running order. Earlier learning, moral and spiritual outcomes are historical claims, not measured effects established here. The activity is original to Toysit; no audio playback or physical testing occurred.

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