He Calls the Lambs

1See,
Israel's gentle shepherd stands,
With all engaging charms;
Hark how He calls the tender lambs,
And folds them in His arms!

2“Permit them to approach,”
He cries,
“Nor scorn their humble name;
For 'twas to bless such souls as these,
The Lord of angels came.”

3We bring them,
Lord, in thankful hands,
And yield them up to Thee;
Joyful that we ourselves are Thine,
Thine let our offspring be.