Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#605

605. Saviour, like a shepherd lead us

1 Saviour, like a shepherd lead us,
Much we need Thy tenderest care;
In Thy pleasant pastures feed us,
For our use Thy fields prepare:
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,
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 power to free:
Blessed Jesus,
We will early turn to Thee.

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

Text Information

• First Line: Saviour, like a shepherd lead us
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Christ: Our Shepherd; Children: Consecrated to Christ; For the Young; Guidance: Implored; Guide: Jesus our; Youthful Consecration; Youth; Shepherd, the Good; Piety, early; Prayer: For Guidance
• Notes: Authorship uncertain

Tune Information

• Name: REDEMPTION
• Composer: Charles F. Gounod, 1818-1893
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7
• Key: E♭ Major