The Jewel ‎#59

59. Kindly and Graciously

1 Kindly and graciously, prompted by love,
Jesus came down from the bright world above,
Tho’ he was glorious, almighty, divine,
Sun of that world where the bright spirits shine;
Gentle and lowly, and humble and mild,
Like us poor children, He, too, was a child,
Praise him! oh, praise him! for, prompted by love,
Jesus came down from the bright world above.

2 Lovingly, lovingly, close to his breast,
Once little children so fondly he press'd;
Laid each dear hand on some little one’s head
Tenderly smiling, as sweetly he said:--
"Dear little children, so happy and free
Suffer the children to come unto me."
Lovingly, lovingly, close to his breast,
Once little children so fondly he press'd

3 Tenderly, tenderly, free from alarms,
Jesus now folds the dear lambs in his arms;
Hark! there is melody through the air borne--
Borne from the "happy land" whither they’re gone.
"Parents, and sisters, and brothers most dear!
Weep not, but meet us, Oh, meet with us here!
Tenderly, tenderly, free from alarms,
Jesus now folds the dear lambs in his arms."

Text Information

• First Line: Kindly and graciously, prompted by love
• Title: Kindly and Graciously
• Author: Rev. J. Dowling, D. D.
• Publication Date: 1874

Tune Information

• Name: [Kindly and graciously, prompted by love]
• Composer: R. Lowry
• Key: G Major or modal