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Gracious Savior, gentle Shepherd 
Gracious Savior, gentle Shepherd, Little ones are dear to Thee; Gathered with Thine arms and carried In Thy bosom may they be Sweetly, gently, safely tended, From all want and danger free. 
Tender Shepherd, never leave them From Thy fold to go astray; By Thy look of love directed, May they walk the narrow way; Thus direct them, and protect them, Lest they fall an easy prey. 
Cleanse their hearts from sinful folly In the stream Thy love supplied; Mingled streams of blood and water Flowing from Thy wounded side; And to heav’nly pastures lead them, Where Thine own still waters glide. 
Let Thy holy Word instruct them: Fill their minds with heav’nly light; Let Thy love and grace constrain them, To approve whate’er is right, Take Thine easy yoke and wear it, Let them prove Thy burden light. 
Taught to voice the holy praises, Which on earth Thy children sing, Both with lips and hearts unfeignèd Glad thanksgiving may they bring; Then with all Thy saints in glory Join to praise their Lord and King.