Christian Worship ‎#757

757. Gracious Savior, Gentle Shepherd

1 Gracious Savior, gentle Shepherd,
children all are dear to you;
may your loving arms enfold them
in your care their whole life through.
By your tending and protecting
keep them safe in all they do.

2 Tender Shepherd, never leave them,
never let them go astray;
by your warning love directed,
may they walk the narrow way.
Thus direct them, thus defend them
lest they fall an easy prey.

3 By your holy Word instruct them,
fill their minds with heav'nly light;
by your pow'rful grace convince them
always to approve what's right.
Let them feel your yoke is easy,
let them find your burden light.

4 Taught to love the holy praises
which on earth your children sing,
with their lips and hearts, sincerely,
glad thank-off'rings may they bring,
then with all the saints in glory
join to praise their Lord and King.

Text Information

• First Line: Gracious Savior, gentle Shepherd
• Title: Gracious Savior, Gentle Shepherd
• Author: Jane E. Leeson, 1809-1881
• Adapter: Jonathan Whittemore, 1802-1860 (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 40:11
  ;
  Mark 10:13-16
  ;
  John 10:14
  ;
  John 10:27-28
• Topic: Home and Education
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: SIEH, HIER BIN ICH
• Meter: 87 87 87
• Key: a minor or modal
• Source: Geistreiches Gesang-Buch, Darmstadt, 1698; Setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.
• Copyright: Public Domain