The Book of Worship ‎#155

155. See Israel's gentle shepherd stands

1 See Israel’s gentle shepherd stand,
With all-engaging charms!
Hark! how He calls the tender lambs,
And takes them in His arms!

2 "Permit them to approach, (He cries,)
Nor scorn their humble name;
It was to save such souls as these
The power and love I came."

3 We bring them, Lord, with grateful hearts,
And yield them up to Thee;
Rejoiced that we ourselves are Thine,
Thine let our offspring be!

4 Thus Lydia's house was sanctified,
When she received the word;
Thus the believing jailer gave
His family to the Lord.

5 Ye little flock, with pleasure hear;
Ye children, seek His face;
And fly with transport to receive
The gospel of His grace.

6 If orphans they are left behind,
Thy care, O God! we trust;
And let thy promise cheer our hearts,
If weeping o'er their dust.

Text Information

• First Line: See Israel's gentle shepherd stands
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1867
• Topic: Baptism: Infants
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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