The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#575

575. Gracious Savior, gentle Shepherd

1 Gracious Savior, gentle Shepherd,
Children all are dear to Thee;
Gathered with Thine arms, and carried
In Thy bosom may we be;
Sweetly, fondly, safely tended,
From all want and danger free.

2 Tender Shepherd, never leave us
From Thy fold to go astray;
By Thy look of love directed
May we walk the narrow way;
Thus direct us and protect us,
Lest they fall an easy prey.

3 Cleanse our hearts from sinful folly,
In the stream Thy love supplied,
Mingled stream of blood and water,
Flowing from Thy wounded side;
And to heavenly pastures lead us,
Where Thy own still waters glide.

4 Let Thy holy Word instruct us;
Guide us daily by its light;
Let Thy love and grace constrain us
To approve whate'er is right,
Take Thine easy yoke, and wear it,
Strengthened with Thy heavenly might.

5 Taught to lisp the holy praises
Which on earth Thy children sing,
Both with lips and hearts unfeigned,
May we our thank-offerings bring;
Then with all the saints in glory,
Join to praise our Lord and King.

Text Information

• First Line: Gracious Savior, gentle Shepherd
• Author: Jane E. Leeson (1842)
• Meter: 8, 7. 6L.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Children's Service: Children's Service; Children's Services; Jesus Christ: Our Shepherd

Tune Information

• Name: [Gracious Savior, gentle Shepherd]
• Composer: Erik K. Hoff
• Meter: 8, 7. 6L.
• Key: G Major