Suffer the Little Children to Come Unto Me

Philip Doddridge (1755) • English

Primary Scripture: Genesis 17:7

Verse 1

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

Verse 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."

Verse 3

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

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