The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#648

648. I Am Jesus' Little Lamb

1 I am Jesus' little lamb,
Ever glad at heart I am;
For my Shepherd gently guides me,
Knows my need, and well provides me,
Loves me ev'ry day the same,
Even calls me by my name.

2 Day by day, at home, away,
Jesus is my Staff and Stay.
When I hunger, Jesus feeds me,
Into pleasant pastures leads me;
When I thirst, He bids me go
Where the quiet waters flow.

3 Who so happy as I am,
Even now the Shepherd's lamb?
And when my short life is ended,
By His angel host attended,
He shall fold me to His breast,
There within His arms to rest.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I am Jesus' little lamb
• Title: I Am Jesus' Little Lamb
• German Title: Weil ich jesu Schäflein bin
• Author: Henriette L. von Hayn (1778)
• Meter: 7.7.8.8.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  John 21:15
• Topic: Carols and Spiritual Songs
• Source: Tr. composite

Tune Information

• Name: WEIL ICH JESU SCHÄFLEIN BIN
• Meter: 7.7.8.8.7.7.
• Key: D♭ Major
• Source: "Brüder Choral-Buch," 1784