Gentle Jesu, Meek and Mild
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[C] Gentle Jesu, meek and mild,
[F] Look upon a little child;
[C] Pity my simplicity,
[G] Suffer me to come to thee.
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[C] Fain I would to thee be brought;
[F] Dearest Lord, forbid it not;
[C] Give me, dearest Lord, a place
[G] In the kingdom of thy grace.
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[C] Lamb of God, I look to thee;
[F] Thou shalt my example be;
[C] Thou are gentle, meek and mild,
[G] Thou wast once a little child.
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[C] Loving Jesu, gentle Lamb,
[F] In thy gracious hands I am;
[C] Make me, Saviour, what thou art,
[G] Live thyself within my heart.
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Gentle Jesu, meek and mild,
Look upon a little child;
Pity my simplicity,
Suffer me to come to thee.
Fain I would to thee be brought;
Dearest Lord, forbid it not;
Give me, dearest Lord, a place
In the kingdom of thy grace.
Lamb of God, I look to thee;
Thou shalt my example be;
Thou are gentle, meek and mild,
Thou wast once a little child.
Loving Jesu, gentle Lamb,
In thy gracious hands I am;
Make me, Saviour, what thou art,
Live thyself within my heart.
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About This Hymn
"Gentle Jesu, Meek and Mild" is a beloved Christmas carol that has its roots in the 19th century, traditionally attributed to the English clergyman William Gaskell. The hymn reflects a tender depiction of the infant Jesus, emphasizing his meek and humble nature. The song's lyrics highlight the contrast between the infant King of Heaven and the humble, vulnerable form in which He arrives on Earth. Its tone invites worshipers to approach Christ with reverence and awe, focusing on His gentleness and compassion. The hymn was often sung during the Christmas season, particularly in church services for children, reminding them of Christ’s innocence and divine mission. Gaskell, known for his hymns and poems, crafted the words to evoke deep emotional reflection. While details of its exact origins remain somewhat unclear, "Gentle Jesu, Meek and Mild" has endured as a tender expression of Christ's love and gentleness in Christian worship.