Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#255

255. See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand

1 See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand
With all-engaging charms;
Hark how He calls the tender lambs,
And folds them in His arms!

2 "Permit them to approach," He cries,
"Nor scorn their humble name;
For 'twas to bless such souls as these,
The Lord of angels came."

3 We bring them, Lord, in thankful hands,
And yield them up to Thee;
Joyful that we ourselves are Thine,
Thine let our offspring be.

Text Information

• First Line: See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand
• Author: Dr. Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Baptism: Infant; Children: Baptism of; Christ: Our Shepherd; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Ordinances; Shepherd, the Good; Infant Baptism

Tune Information

• Name: GOODWIN
• Composer: F. S. Davenport
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: E♭ Major