Hymns, Selected and Original ‎#570

570. Shepherd of Israel, bend thine ear

1 Shepherd of Israel, bend thine ear,
Thy servants' groans indulgent hear;
Perplex'd, distress'd, to thee we cry,
And seek the guidance of thine eye.

2 Thy comprehensive view surveys
Our wandering paths, our trackless ways;
Send forth, O Lord, thy truth and light,
To guide our doubtful footsteps right.

3 With longing eyes, behold, we wait
In suppliant crowds at mercy's gate:
Our drooping hearts, O God, sustain:
Shall Israel seek thy face in vain?

4 O Lord, in ways of peace return,
Nor let thy flock neglected mourn;
May our blest eyes a shepherd see,
Dear to our souls, and dear to thee.

5 Fed by his care, our tongues shall raise
A cheerful tribute to thy praise;
Our children learn the grateful song,
And theirs the cheerful notes prolong.

Text Information

• First Line: Shepherd of Israel, bend thine ear
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1828
• Scripture:
  Ezra 8:21
• Topic: A church seeking Direction from God in the choice of a Pastor; Kingdom and Church of Christ: Congregational. Seeking a Minister

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