Christ, The Little One's Shepherd

1 Christ is not a Shepherd only
Unto those in years grown old,
But has gathered children also
Into his most blessed fold,
And for them he feels as deeply
As for any of his sheep,
Safely in his blest enclosure
All the lambkins he will keep.

2 And upon the same rich pasture
Will he feed them every day,
And from out the same pure fountain
may they drink while they obey.
But if from the fold they wander,
Grieving the good Shepherd's heart,
As do often those who're older,
They then too must suffer smart.

3 But do all of these dear children
To the Saviour's fold belong?
Have they all a hope of meeting
Yonder shining, heav'nly throng?
If their sins have not been pardoned,
Let them now to Jesus go,
He will give them peace and comfort,
And will save them from all woe.

Source: The Evergreen: songs for the Sunday school, sanctuary and home circle #105