The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#233

233. Jesus Took the Lambs and Blessed Them

1 Jesus took the lambs and blessed them,
When they came to Him of old,
Fondly in His arms caressed them,
Bade them welcome in His fold,
Warmly welcomed,
When disciples' hearts were cold.

2 Jesus calls them still with kindness
Passing every mortal thought,
Bids them come, while human blindness
Still would chide when they are brought,
Take and blesses,
Whom He hath so dearly bought.

3 Jesus, we would not forbid them,
We would have them brought to Thee;
Thou of all their guilt dost rid them,
From the curse dost set them free,
Thine dost make them--
Thine let them forever be!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus took the lambs and blessed them
• Title: Jesus Took the Lambs and Blessed Them
• Author: Matthias Loy (1880)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7, 4 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  Mark 10:16
• Topic: The Means of Grace: Baptism; St. Michael's Day; Vows: Of Baptism
• Notes: Other hymns on Baptism: Baptized into Thy Name most holy. Saviour, who Thy flock art feeding.

Tune Information

• Name: ORIENT MORNING
• Composer: Arthur Henry Mann (1885)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7, 4 7.
• Key: G Major