River School Hymn by Clara Benson in the Key of C

A hymn celebrating floating schools and riverside classrooms that brought literacy and Scripture to remote communities, often run by missionaries or local teachers who traveled by boat. It traces education as mission and community development.

Opening line of River School Hymn: A small boat becomes a classroom where the river teaches patience and song.

Closing line of River School Hymn: Grant wisdom to those who teach on water and courage to those who learn far from town.

Bible Verses Related to River School Hymn: Proverbs 2:6 | Colossians 3:16

Thoughts about River School Hymn: This hymn recounts initiatives where teachers used boats to reach riverside villages offering basic schooling and Bible instruction. It notes the transformative effect of literacy on health, civic life, and spiritual formation. Devotionally it encourages support for outreach education and partnership with local leaders to sustain learning.

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Martha Cole | Teach the child to love truth and the world will follow