Hymnal Page Scan: Royal Praise for the Sunday School: a collection of new and selected gospel songs. With a clear and concise course of instruction in the elements of music page 48 | Hymnary.org

Keyboard Recording:

This is a hymn you can use when you are meditating on the imagery of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. When you are singing through the first verse, picture Jesus holding a little lamb in His hand and gently teaching the lamb to stand. Hear Him speaking tenderly to the lamb and being patient with him as he learns to stand up and keep his balance. You can continue the imagery and envision Jesus teaching the lamb how to walk next to Him. This will help you envision what we are learning to do. We are learning to listen for Jesus’ gentle voice and learning how to follow His guidance. We are learning how to walk with Him.

The second verse talks about how Jesus stands ever near (or nigh) us and warns us of danger. As you use this imagery, you will develop that sense of safety that we can feel in Jesus’ presence. He is watching over and guarding our souls every moment of our lives.

The third verse talks about how Jesus gently tells His sheep not to be afraid because He is with them. He tells them to rejoice! So you can envision walking along the pathway with Jesus….then you see danger approaching…but you look and see Jesus standing next to you…and He gently bids you, “Fear thou not, for I am with thee, so be glad, and rejoice, rejoice!”

Here are the words to the hymn:

1 Yes, His little ones He holdeth,
With His own, with His own right hand,
Teaching, teaching them so gently
Just to learn, just to learn to stand.

2 Yes, His little ones He guardeth
With a watchful, a watchful eye,
Warning them when danger cometh,
Standing ever, yes, ever nigh.

3 Yes, His little ones He biddeth
With His tender, His tender voice,
“Fear thou not, for I am with thee,
So be glad, and rejoice, rejoice.”