A Selection of Hymns ‎#CCCXXXVII

CCCXXXVII. Christ's condescending regard to little children

1 See Israel's gentle shepherd stand
With all engaging charms;
Hark, how he calls the tender lambs,
And takes 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, by fervent pray'er,
And yield them up to thee;
Joyful that we ourselves are thine,
Thine let our offspring be!

4 Ye little flock, with pleasure hear,
Ye children, seek his face;
And fly with transport to receive
The blessings of his grace.

5 If orphans they are left behind,
Thy guardian care we trust:
That care shall heal our bleeding hearts
If weeping o'er their dust.

Text Information

• First Line: See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand
• Title: Christ's condescending regard to little children
• Author: Dr. Doddridge
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Topic: Worship: Family Worship; Christ's regard to children; Family Worship; Family Religion
• Notes: Public Domain.

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