Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#481

481. Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us

1 Savior, like a shepherd lead us;
Much we need your tender care.
In your pleasant pastures feed us,
For our use your fold prepare.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
You have bought us; we are yours.

2 We are yours; in love befriend us,
Be the guardian of our way;
Keep your flock, from sin defend us,
Seek us when we go astray.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Hear us children when we pray.

3 You have promised to receive us,
Poor and sinful though we be;
You have mercy to relieve us,
Grace to cleanse, and pow'r to free.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Early let us turn to you.

4 Early let us seek your favor,
Early let us do your will;
Blessed Lord and only Savior,
With your love our spirits fill.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
You have loved us, love us still.

Text Information

• First Line: Savior, like a shepherd lead us
• Title: Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us
• Author: Dorothy A. Thrupp, 1779-1847
• Meter: 87 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Trust, Guidance; Easter 4 (Year C); Pilgrimage

Tune Information

• Name: HER VIL TIES
• Composer: Ludvig M. Lindeman, 1812-1887
• Meter: 87 87 87
• Key: G Major