Trinity Hymnal ‎#354

354. Gracious Saviour, gentle Shepherd

1 Gracious Saviour, gentle Shepherd,
Our little ones are dear to thee;
Gathered with thine arms and carried
In thy bosom may they be
Sweetly, gently, safely tended,
From all want and danger free.

2 Tender Shepherd, never leave them
From thy fold to go astray;
By thy look of love directed,
May they walk the narrow way;
Thus direct them, and protect them,
Lest they fall an easy prey.

3 Let thy holy Word instruct them:
Fill their minds with heav'nly light;
Let thy love and grace constrain them,
To approve whate'er is right,
Take thine easy yoke and wear it,
And to prove thy burden light.

4 Cleanse their hearts from sinful folly
In the stream thy love supplied;
Mingled streams of blood and water
Flowing from thy wounded side:
And to heav'nly pastures lead them,
Where thine own still waters glide.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Gracious Saviour, gentle Shepherd
• Author: Jane E. Leeson (a842)
• Author: John Keble (1857, alt.)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 40:11
• Topic: Baptism; Christ: Shepherd; The Church: Baptism; Family Worship; Supplication: For Sanctification
• Notes: St. 1, line 5, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: DISMISSAL
• Composer: William L. Viner (1845)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Key: A Major