Trinity Hymnal ‎#644

644. Saviour, like a Shepherd lead us

1 Saviour, like a Shepherd lead us,
Much we need thy tend'rest care;
In thy pleasant pastures feed us,
For our use thy folds prepare:
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Thou hast bought us, thine we are;
Blessed Jesus, 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, blessed Jesus,
Hear the children when they pray;
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Hear the children when they pray.

3 Thou hast promised to receive us,
Poor and sinful though we be;
Thou hast mercy to relieve us,
Grace to cleanse, and pow'r to free:
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Let us early turn to thee;
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Let us early turn to thee.

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

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Saviour, like a Shepherd lead us
• Author: Anon. (1832)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 4. 4. 7. with repeat
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  John 10:14
• Topic: Christ: Guide; Christ: Love and Grace of; Christ: Shepherd; Longing for Christ and God
• Source: Hymns for the Young, 1832
• Notes: St. 2, line 6; st. 4, line 4, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: SHEPHERD
• Composer: William B. Bradbury (1859)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 4. 4. 7. with repeat
• Key: E♭ Major