477. 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;
It was to bless such souls as these
The Lord of angels came.

3 We bring them, Lord, with fervent prayer,
And yield them up to thee;
Joyful that we ourselves are thine,
Thine let our offspring be!

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First Line: See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand
Author: Doddridge
Meter: C. M.
Publication Date: 1873
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Topic: The Christian Church: Baptism; Consecration of Children
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