Moravian Book of Worship ‎#795

795. Come, Faithful Shepherd, Bind Me

1 Come, faithful Shepherd, bind me
With cords of love to thee,
and evermore remind me
that thou hast died for me;
O may the Holy spirit
set this before my eyes,
that I thy death and merit
above all else may prize.

2 Thou, Lord, wilt not forsake me,
though I am oft to blame;
as thy reward, O take me
anew, just as I am;
grant me henceforth, dear Savior,
through all my pilgrim years
to look to thee and never
give way to anxious fears.

3 Am I of my salvation
assured through thy great love?
May I on each occasion
to thee more faithful prove.
Hast thou my sins forgiven?
Then, leaving things behind,
may I press on to heaven
and bear the prize in mind.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, faithful Shepherd, bind me
• Title: Come, Faithful Shepherd, Bind Me
• Author: James Hutton (1746, alt.)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D. Iambic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
  ;
  John 10:27-29
  ;
  Philippians 3:14
• Topic: Journey; Christ--Shepherd, the; Trust and Confidence

Tune Information

• Name: REJOICE
• Composer: Johann A. Freylinghausen (1710)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D. Iambic
• Key: F Major
• Source: C. Gregor Choralbuch (1784)
• Notes: 151 I in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns