Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal ‎#542

542. Jesus, Friend So Kind

1 Jesus, Friend, so kind and gentle,
Little ones we bring to Thee:
Grant to them Thy dearest blessing,
Let Thine arms around them be;
Now enfold them in Thy goodness,
From all danger keep them free.

2 Thou who did receive the children
To Thyself so tenderly,
Give to all who teach and guide them
Wisdom and humility.
Vision true to keep them noble,
Love to serve them faithfully.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Friend, so kind and gentle
• Title: Jesus, Friend So Kind
• Author: Philip E. Gregory (1886-1974)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Christan Life: Guidance

Tune Information

• Name: TENDER SONG (Hooper)
• Composer: Wayne Hooper (1920-2007) (1984)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Incipit: 11127 11127 12312
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Music copyright © 1984 by Wayne Hooper.

Text Information:

Words by permission of Denalde M. Gregory.