The Sunday School Hymnal ‎#286

286. Gracious Saviour, gentle Shepherd

1 Gracious Saviour, gentle Shepherd,
Little ones are dear to Thee;
Gathered with Thine arms, and carried
In Thy bosom may they be.

2 Tender Shepherd, never leave them
From Thy fold to go astray;
By Thy look of love directed,
May they walk the narrow way.

3 Taught to lisp the holy praises
Which on earth Thy children sing,
May we with Thy saints in glory
Join to praise our Lord and King.

Text Information

• First Line: Gracious Saviour, gentle Shepherd
• Author: Miss Jane E. Leeson, 1815-1882
• Publication Date: 1900
• Topic: Christ: Shepherd; Primary Department

Tune Information

• Name: ST. SYLVESTER
• Composer: Rev. John Bacchus Dykes, (1823-1876) (1861)
• Meter: P. M.