The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1075

1075. See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand

1 See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand,
With all engaging charms!
Hark! how he calls the tender lambs,
And folds 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, with 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.

Text Information

• First Line: See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand
• Author: Philip Doddridge
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Church: Baptism

Tune Information

• Name: PEORIA
• Composer: Unknown
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #1071, 120, or 354.