Christian Hymns ‎#303

303. Gracious Saviour, gentle Shepherd

1 Gracious Saviour, gentle Shepherd,
Children all 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.

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.

3 Cleanse our hearts from sinful folly,
In the stream Thy love supplied,
Mingled stream of blood and water,
Flowing from Thy wounded side;
And to heavenly pastures lead us,
Where Thine own still waters glide.

4 Let Thy holy Word instruct us;
Guide us daily by its light;
Let Thy love and grace constrain us
To approve whate'er is right,
Take Thine easy yoke, and wear it,
Strengthened with Thy heavenly might.

5 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Gracious Saviour, gentle Shepherd
• Meter: 8, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Christ: Loveliness of; Christ: Shpeherd; Faith; Guidance, prayed for; Heaven; Holiness; Prayer: General Petition; Protection, prayed for
• Notes: Now Public Domain. H. Bateman, 1862.

Tune Information

• Name: RESIGNATION
• Composer: Erik K. Hoff, b. 1832.
• Meter: 8, 7.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Norwegian tune name: [Her vil ties, her vil bies.]