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Text:Shepherd of Israel
Author:A. A. P.
Tune:[Shepherd of Israel, keeping Thy sheep]
Composer:Geo. C. Stebbins

95. Shepherd of Israel

1 Shepherd of Israel, keeping Thy sheep—
Never forgetting in slumber or sleep;
Folding them gently when night cometh on,
Going before them at break of the dawn!

Refrain:
Shepherd of Israel! Shepherd of love!
Watching Thy flock from the glory above!
Knowing how weary their wilderness way;
Praying for them—ever living to pray!

2 Shepherd of Israel, true to Thine own
When the false hireling servant hath flown;
Laying Thy life down their pardon to win,
Shedding Thy blood to redeem them from sin! [Refrain]

3 Shepherd of Israel, strong is Thine arm;
Shielding Thy flock from each threatening harm;
Gathering the lambs as they falter and fall,
Safe in Thy bosom enfolding them all! [Refrain]

4 Shepherd of Israel, soon to appear,
Soon to deliver Thy "little flock" here!
Just to behold Thee their richest reward—
Shepherd of Israel, Jesus, their Lord! [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Shepherd of Israel, keeping Thy sheep
Title: Shepherd of Israel
Author: A. A. P.
Refrain First Line: Shepherd of Israel, Shepherd of love
Language: English
Publication Date: 1923
Topic: Guidance
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Shepherd of Israel, keeping Thy sheep]
Composer: Geo. C. Stebbins
Notes: Public Domain.



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