The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#541

541. 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 we be;
Sweetly, fondly, safely tended,
From all want and danger free.
Sweetly, fondly, safely tended,
From all want and danger free.

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

3 Taught to lisp the holy praises
Which on earth Thy children sing,
Both with lips and hearts unfeigned
May we our thank-offerings bring;
Then with all the saints in glory
Join to praise our Lord and King.
Then with all the saints in glory
Join to praise our Lord and King.

Text Information

• First Line: Gracious Saviour, gentle Shepherd
• Title: Gracious Saviour, Gentle Shepherd
• Author: Jane E Leeson
• Author: J Whittemore
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: The Christian Family/Children/Youth

Tune Information

• Name: LOVE DIVINE
• Composer: John Zundel
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 D
• Key: B♭ Major