Trinity Hymnal ‎#350

350. 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand
• Author: Philip Doddridge (1755)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Mark 10:16
• Topic: Baptism; Christ: Shepherd; The Church: Baptism

Tune Information

• Name: SOHO
• Composer: Sir Joseph Barnby (1881)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: f♯ minor