The Hymnal, Revised and Enlarged, as adopted by the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America in the year of our Lord 1892 ‎#555

555. Gracious Saviour, gentle Shepherd

1 Gracious Savior, gentle Shepherd,
Children all are dear to Thee;
Gathered with Thine arms and carried
In Thy bosom may we be
Sweetly, fondly, safely tended,
From all want and danger free.

2 Tender Shepherd, never leave us
From Thy fold to go astray;
By Thy look of love directed
May we walk the narrow way;
Thus direct us and protect us,
Lest we fall an easy prey.

3 Cleanse our hearts from sinful folly,
In the stream Thy love supplied,
Mingled stream of blood and water,
Flowing from Thy wounded side;
And to heavenly pastures lead us,
Where Thy own still waters glide.

4 Let Thy holy Word instruct us;
Guide us daily by its light;
Let Thy love and grace constrain us
To approve whate'er is right;
Take Thine easy yoke, and wear it,
Strengthened with Thy heavenly might.

5 Taught to lisp the holy praises
Which on earth Thy children sing,
Both with lips and hearts unfeigned
May we our thank-offerings bring;
Then with all the saints in glory,
Join to praise our Lord and King.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Gracious Saviour, gentle Shepherd
• Title: Gracious Saviour, gentle Shepherd
• Author: Henry Bateman (1862)
• Meter: 8.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1894
• Topic: For Children
• Notes: Text is credited to Jane E. Leesen (cento, 1857) in index. Tune name in index: WILLCOX

Tune Information

• Name: [Gracious Saviour, gentle Shepherd ]
• Composer: J. H. Willcox, Mus. Doc.
• Meter: 8.7.
• Key: F Major