Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs ‎#CCCXIV

CCCXIV. At the Dedication of Children

1 See Israel's gentle shepherd stand
With all engaging charms;
Hark, how he calls the tender lambs,
And takes them in his arms.

2 "Permit them to approach, he cries,
Nor scorn their humble name;
For 'twas to bless such souls as these,
The Lord of angels came."

3 We bring them, Lord, in thankful hands,
And yield them up to thee;
Joyful, that we ourselves are thine,
Thine let our offspring be.

4 Ye little flock, with pleasure hear:
Ye children, seek his face;
And fly with transport to receive
The blessings of his grace.

6 If orphans they are left behind,
Thy guardian care we trust:
That care shall heal our bleeding hearts,
If weeping o'er their dust.

Text Information

• First Line: See Israel's gentle shepherd stand
• Title: At the Dedication of Children
• Author: Doddridge
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 7:14
  ;
  Matthew 19:13-15
• Topic: Miscellaneous Hymns for Sundry Occasions
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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