Trinity Hymnal ‎#364

364. Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless

1 Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless
Thy chosen pilgrim flock
With manna in the wilderness,
With water from the rock.

2 Hungry and thirsty, faint and weak,
As thou when here below,
Our souls the joys celestial seek
Which from thy sorrows flow.

3 We would not live by bread alone,
But by that Word of grace,
In strength of which we travel on
To our abiding place.

4 Be known to us in breaking bread,
But do not then depart;
Saviour, abide with us, and spread
Thy table in our heart.

5 There sup with us in love Divine;
Thy body and thy blood,
That living bread, that heav'nly wine,
Be our immortal food.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless
• Author (st. 4-5): James Montgomery (1825)
• Author (st. 1-3): Anon.
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Matthew 4:4
  ;
  1 Corinthians 10:1-4
• Topic: Abiding in Christ; Christ: Shepherd; The Church: The Lord's Supper

Tune Information

• Name: ST. AGNES
• Composer: John B. Dykes (1866)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major