Christian Worship ‎#551

551. Jesus, Shepherd of the Sheep

1 Jesus, shepherd of the sheep,
who your Father's flock does keep,
safe we wake and safe we sleep,
guarded still by you.

2 In your promise firm we stand,
none can take us from your hand;
speak— we hear— at your command,
we will follow you.

3 By your blood our souls were bought,
by your life salvation wrought;
by your light our feet are taught,
Lord, to follow you.

4 Father, draw us to your Son;
we with joy will follow on
till the work of grace is done,
there to live with you.

5 We, in robes of glory dressed,
join th'assembly of the blest,
gathered to eternal rest
in the fold with you.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, shepherd of the sheep
• Title: Jesus, Shepherd of the Sheep
• Author: Henry Cook, 1788-1868 (alt.)
• Meter: 777 5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  John 10:11-18
  ;
  John 10:27-30
  ;
  Acts 20:28
  ;
  Revelation 7:9-17
• Topic: Good Shepherd
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: CAPETOWN
• Composer: Friedrich Filitz, 1804-1876
• Meter: 777 5
• Key: D Major
• Source: Setting: traditional
• Copyright: Public Domain