The Hymnal ‎#449a

449a. Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me

1 Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me,
Bless Thy little lamb tonight;
Through the darkness be Thou near me,
Watch my sleep till morning light.

2 All this day Thy hand hath led me,
And I thank Thee for Thy care;
Thou hast clothed me, warmed and fed me,
Listen to my evening prayer.

3 Let my sins be all forgiven,
Bless the friends I love so well;
Take me, when I die, to heaven,
Happy there with Thee to dwell.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me
• Author: Mary Lundie Duncan (1814-1840)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: Children's Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: DIJON
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Incipit: 11117 13222 22123
• Key: F Major
• Source: Old German melody