The New Christian Hymnal ‎#373

373. Gracious Savior, Gentle Shepherd

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

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

3. Let Thy holy Word instruct them;
Fill their minds with heavn'ly light;
Let Thy love and grace constrain them
To approve whate'er is right,
Take Thine easy yoke and wear it,
And to prove Thy burden light.

4. Taught to lisp the holy praises
Which on earth Thy children sing,
Both with lips and hearts unfeigned
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 Eliza Leeson, 1807-1882
• Author: John Keble, 1792-1866
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: Home and Youth: Children
• Notes: Verse 1, line 2 altered

Tune Information

• Name: SEGUR
• Composer: Joseph P. Holbrook (1865)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Incipit: 53172 16533 45225
• Key: D♭ Major