Trinity Psalter Hymnal ‎#194

194. Gracious Savior, Gentle Shepherd

1 Gracious Savior, gentle Shepherd,
our little ones are dear to thee;
gathered with thine arms and carried
in thy bosom may they be
sweetly, gently, safely tended,
from all want and danger free.

2 Tender Shepherd, never leave them,
from thy fold to go astray;
by thy look of love directed,
may they walk the narrow way;
thus direct them and protect them,
lest they fall an easy prey.

3 Let thy holy Word instruct them:
fill their minds with heav'nly light;
let thy love and grace constrain them
to approve whate'er is right,
take thine easy yoke and wear it,
and to prove thy burden light.

4 Cleanse their hearts from sinful folly
in the stream thy love supplied,
mingled streams of blood and water
flowing from thy wounded side;
and to heav'nly pastures lead them,
where thine own still waters glide.

Text Information

• First Line: Gracious Savior, gentle Shepherd
• Title: Gracious Savior, Gentle Shepherd
• Author: Jane E. Leeson (1842)
• Adapter: John Keble (1857, alt. 1961)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23:1-2
  ;
  Psalm 119:105
  ;
  Isaiah 40:11
  ;
  Mark 10:13-16
  ;
  John 10:14
• Topic: Baptism; Christ: As Shepherd; Family Worship; Supplications: For Sanctification

Tune Information

• Name: DISMISSAL
• Composer: William L. Viner (1845)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Key: A♭ Major