African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#379

379. Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

1 Savior, like a shepherd lead us,
Much we need Thy tender care;
In Thy pleasant pastures feed us,
For our use Thy folds prepare:
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are;
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are.

2 We are Thine, do Thou befriend us,
Be the Guardian of our way;
Keep Thy flock, from sin defend us,
Seek us when we go astray:
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Hear, O hear us when we pray;
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Hear, O hear us when we pray.

3 Thou hast promised to receive us,
Poor and sinful though we be;
Thou hast mercy to relieve us,
Grace to cleanse, and pow'r to free:
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Early let us turn to Thee;
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Early let us turn to Thee.

4 Early let us seek Thy favor,
Early let us do Thy will;
Blessed Lord and only Savior,
With Thy love our bosoms fill:
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Thou hast loved us, love us still;
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Thou hast loved us, love us still.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Savior, like a shepherd lead us
• Title: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
• Author (attributed to): Dorothy A. Thrupp, 1779-1847
• Meter: 87.87.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  John 10:4
• Topic: The Christian Life: Struggle and Guidance; Courage; Jesus: Guide; Jesus: Shepherd; Loyalty; Youth
• Source: Hymns for the Young, 1836

Tune Information

• Name: BRADBURY
• Composer: William B. Bradbury
• Meter: 87.87.D.
• Key: D Major