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The Open Hymnal · No. 154 · Words: William Augustus Mühlenberg · Tune: Batty

Savior, Who Thy Flock Art Feeding

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A baptismal hymn written by Episcopal clergyman William Augustus Mühlenberg in 1826, depicting Christ as the Good Shepherd tenderly receiving and protecting young children. It was frequently used at infant baptism services in the 19th century.

Verse 1

Savior,
who Thy flock art feeding With the Shepherd's kindest care,
All the feeble gently leading,
While the lambs Thy bosom share.

Verse 2

Now, these little ones receiving,
Fold them in Thy gracious arm; There,
we know, Thy Word believing,
Only there secure from harm.

Verse 3

Never, from Thy pasture roving,
Let them be the lion's prey;
Let Thy tenderness, so loving,
Keep them through life's dang'rous way.

Verse 4

Then within Thy fold eternal Let them find a resting place,
Feed in pastures ever vernal,
Drink the rivers of Thy grace.

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