See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand
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See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand,With all-engaging charms!Hark! how he calls the tender lambs,And folds them in his arms!
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"Permit them to approach," he cries,"Nor scorn their humble name;For 't was to bless such souls as theseThe Lord of angels came."
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We bring them, Lord, with thankful hands,And yield them up to thee;Joyful that we ourselves are thine,—Thine let our offspring be.
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Ye little flock! with pleasure hear,—Ye children! seek his face;And fly, with transport, to receiveThe blessings of his grace.