Christian Hymns ‎#144

144. Saviour, who Thy flock art feeding

1 Saviour, who Thy flock art feeding
With the shepherd's kindest care,
All the feeble gently leading,
While the lambs Thy bosom share:

2 Now, these little ones receiving,
Fold them in Thy gracious arm:
There we know, Thy word believing,
Only there, secure from harm.

3 Never, from Thy pastures roving,
Let them be the lion's prey;
Let Thy tenderness, so loving,
Keep them through life's dangerous way.

4 Then within Thy fold eternal
Let them find a resting-place;
Feed in pastures ever vernal,
Drink the rivers of Thy grace.

Text Information

• First Line: Saviour, who Thy flock art feeding
• Meter: 8, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Children; Christ: Corner-stone; Christ: Shpeherd; Confirmation
• Notes: W. A. Muhlenberg, 1826.

Tune Information

• Name: BATTY
• Meter: 8, 7.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Gnadauer Choralbuch, 1735
• Notes: Norwegian tune name: Kjæmp alvorlig