Scripture Verse

He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom. Isaiah 40:11

Introduction

Words: Ce­cil­ia Ha­ver­gal, in Roy­al Praise for the Sun­day School, ed­it­ed by James R. Mur­ray (Cin­cin­na­ti, Ohio: John Church, 1888), page 49.

Music: Car­ta­ge­na Win­throp, 1888 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Lyrics

Yes, His lit­tle ones He hold­eth,
With His own, with His own right hand,
Teaching, teach­ing them so gent­ly
Just to learn, just to learn to stand.

Yes, His lit­tle ones He guard­eth
With a watch­ful, a watch­ful eye,
Warning them when dan­ger com­eth,
Standing ev­er, yes, ev­er nigh.

Yes, His little ones He bid­deth
With His ten­der, His ten­der voice,
Fear thou not, for I am with thee,
So be glad, and re­joice, re­joice.