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THE LITTLE SHEPHERDESS.

SWEET innocent, whose rambling feet
Have left the bleating fold

To seek thy guardian’s gentle breast —
Whose love has made thee bold —

Teach me, with humble, simple trust,
In Jesus to confide,

Who as my watchful Shepherd lives,
Who for my cleansing died.

Sweet shepherd child, devoid of care,
And locked in slumber deep,

Not asking, Is there danger near?
Or who thy flock will keep.

Securely sleep on earth’s green breast —
Thyself a sparkling gem.

The heavenly Shepherd never sleeps;
God guards both thee and them.