SEE Israel's gentle Shepherd stand With all-engaging charms: Hark how he calls...

SEE Israel's gentle Shepherd stand With all-engaging charms: Hark how he calls the tender lambs, And folds them in his arms!

" Permit them to approach," he cries, " Nor scorn their humble name: For 'twas to bless such souls as these, The Lord of angels came."

We bring them, Lord, in thankful hands, And yield them up to thee: Joyful that we ourselves are thine, Thine let our offspring be.