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Lovingly, Tenderly Calling

Jesus, the loving Shepherd

Author: W. A. Ogden
Tune: [Jesus, the loving Shepherd]
Published in 49 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI, Recording

Representative Text

1 Jesus, the loving Shepherd,
Calleth thee now to come
Into the fold of safety,
Where there is rest and room;
Come in the strength of manhood,
Come in the morn of youth,
Enter the fold of safety,
Enter the way of truth.

Chorus:
Lovingly, tenderly calling is He,
"Wanderer, wanderer, come unto Me."
Patiently waiting, there standing I see
Jesus, my Shepherd divine.

2 Jesus, the loving Shepherd,
Gave His dear life for thee;
Tenderly now He's calling,
"Wanderer, come to Me;"
Haste! for without is danger,
"Come," cries the Shepherd blest;
Enter the fold of safety,
Enter the place of rest. [Chorus]

3 Lingering is but folly,
Wolves are abroad today,
Seeking the sheep who're straying,
Seeking the lambs to slay;
Jesus, the loving Shepherd,
Calleth thee now to come;
Enter the fold of safety,
Where there is rest and room. [Chorus]

Source: Christian Hymns: for every purpose in worship #202

Author: W. A. Ogden

William Augustine Ogden USA 1841-1897. Born at Franklin County, OH, his family moved to IN when he was age six. He studied music in local singing schools at age 8, and by age 10 could read church music fairly well. Later, he could write out a melody by hearing it sung or played. He enlisted in the American Civil War in the 30th IN Volunteer Infantry. During the war he organized a male choir which became well known throughout the Army of the Cumberland. After the war, he returned home, resumed music study, and taught school. He married Jennie V Headington, and they had two children: Lowell and Marian. He worked for the Iowa Normal School, Toledo Public School System. Among his teachers: Lowell Mason, Thomas Hastings, E E Baily and… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Jesus, the loving Shepherd
Title: Lovingly, Tenderly Calling
Author: W. A. Ogden
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Lovingly, tenderly calling is He
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Media

The Cyber Hymnal #8946
  • PDF (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)
Small Church Music #3611
  • PDF Score (PDF)

Instances

Instances (1 - 7 of 7)
Page Scan

Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #369

Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #828

Page Scan

Sacred Selections for the Church #167

Sacred Songs of the Church #526

Audio

Small Church Music #3611

Songs of Faith and Praise #930

TextScoreAudio

The Cyber Hymnal #8946

Include 42 pre-1979 instances
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