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Text:Bless Thy Lamb To-night
Author:Mary Duncan
Tune:ST. SYLVESTER
Composer:J. B. Dykes

618. Bless Thy Lamb To-night

1 Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me,
Bless Thy little lamb to-night;
Thro' the darkness be Thou near me,
Keep me safe till morning light.

2 All this day Thy hand has led me,
And I thank Thee for Thy care,
Thou hast clothed me, warmed and fed me,
Listen to my evening pray'r.

3 May my sins be all forgiven,
Bless the friends I love so well,
Take us all at last to heaven,
Happy there with Thee to dwell.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me
Title: Bless Thy Lamb To-night
Author: Mary Duncan
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Children's Hymns
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: ST. SYLVESTER
Composer: J. B. Dykes
Meter: 8s, 7s
Key: F Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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