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[Jesus, gentle Shepherd]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: S. M. Bixby Incipit: 33323 43655 54323 Used With Text: Jesus, gentle Shepherd

Author: Mrs. S. K. Bourne Appears in 4 hymnals Refrain First Line: Jesus, gentle Shepherd, Bless us today! Lyrics: 1 Jesus, gentle Shepherd, Listen while we sing— Little ones uniting Sweetest praise to bring. Shepherd of the children, Keep Thy lambs today— Gently lead our footsteps In Thy pleasant way. Refrain: Jesus, gentle Shepherd, Bless us today! Guide Thou our footsteps; Hear us, we pray! 2 Jesus, precious Saviour, Gentle, meek and mild, Thou canst feel for children, Thou wast once a child. Keep our hearts from anger, Keep our lips from wrong, Teach us how to serve Thee,— We to Thee belong. [Refrain] 3 Loving, gentle Shepherd, Lead us ev’ry day, May we never wander From the heav’nly way. Guard us from all danger, Shelter us from harm,— In Thy love safe folded, Shielded by Thine arm. [Refrain] Topics: Children's Services Used With Tune: HURLBURT

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Jesus, Gentle Shepherd

Author: Mrs. S. K. Bourne Hymnal: The Friends' Hymnal, a Collection of Hymns and Tunes for the Public Worship of the Society #a679 (1908) Languages: English Tune Title: HURLBURT

Jesus, Gentle Shepherd

Author: Mrs. S. K. Bourne Hymnal: Gloria Deo #679 (1901) Refrain First Line: Jesus, gentle Shepherd, Bless us today! Lyrics: 1 Jesus, gentle Shepherd, Listen while we sing— Little ones uniting Sweetest praise to bring. Shepherd of the children, Keep Thy lambs today— Gently lead our footsteps In Thy pleasant way. Refrain: Jesus, gentle Shepherd, Bless us today! Guide Thou our footsteps; Hear us, we pray! 2 Jesus, precious Saviour, Gentle, meek and mild, Thou canst feel for children, Thou wast once a child. Keep our hearts from anger, Keep our lips from wrong, Teach us how to serve Thee,— We to Thee belong. [Refrain] 3 Loving, gentle Shepherd, Lead us ev’ry day, May we never wander From the heav’nly way. Guard us from all danger, Shelter us from harm,— In Thy love safe folded, Shielded by Thine arm. [Refrain] Topics: Children's Services Languages: English Tune Title: HURLBURT

Jesus, gentle Shepherd

Author: Mrs. S. K. Bourne Hymnal: The Church and Home Hymnal #329 (1893) Languages: English Tune Title: [Jesus, gentle Shepherd]

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S. M. Bixby

1833 - 1912 Composer of "[Jesus, gentle Shepherd]" in The Church and Home Hymnal Samuel M. Bixby was born on May 27, 1833 in Haverhill, New Hampshire. His company, S. M. Bixby & Company, manufactured shoe blackings and shoe dressings, but music was his passion. He was also a Sunday school superintendent and choir leader. He died on March 11, 1912 in Fordham, New York. His works include: Church and Home Hymnal, circa 1893 Evangel Songs, circa 1894 Gloria Deo: A Collection of Hymns and Tunes for Public Worship in All Departments of the Church (New York: Funk & Wagnalls Company, 1901) NN, Hymnary. Source: http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/b/i/x/bixby_sm.htm

Mrs. S. K. Bourne

1843 - 1908 Author of "Jesus, Gentle Shepherd" in Gloria Deo Susan Ketchum Bourne was the widow of the Rev. Shearjashub Bourne. She was largely identified with church and missionary work in the Congregational church of Manhattan, and was an active and charter member of Sorosis. She was perhaps best known to old New Yorkers as the chief founder and President of the Lydia F. Wadleigh Association. © The Cyber Hymnal™ (www.hymntime.com/tch)