1 Jesus took the lambs and blessed them,
When they came to Him of old,
Fondly in His arms caressed them,
Bade them welcome in His fold,
Warmly welcomed,
When disciples' hearts were cold.

2 Jesus calls them still with kindness
Passing every mortal thought,
Bids them come, when human blindness
Still would chide when they are brought,
Take and blesses
Whom He hath so dearly bought.

3 Jesus, we would not forbid them,
We would have them brought to Thee;
Thou of all their guilt dost rid them,
From the curse dost set them free,
Thine dost make them—
Thine let them forever be!