Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#500

500. Saviour, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

1 Saviour, like a shepherd lead us,
Much we need Thy tender care;
In Thy pleasant pastures feed us,
For our use Thy folds prepare:
Blessèd Jesus, Blessèd Jesus,
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are;
Blessèd Jesus, Blessèd 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:
Blessèd Jesus, Blessèd Jesus,
Hear, O hear us when we pray;
Blessèd Jesus, Blessèd 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:
Blessèd Jesus, Blessèd Jesus,
Early let us turn to Thee;
Blessèd Jesus, Blessèd Jesus,
Early let us 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:
Blessèd Jesus, Blessèd Jesus,
Thou hast loved us, love us still;
Blessèd Jesus, Blessèd Jesus,
Thou hast loved us, love us still.

Text Information

• First Line: Saviour, like a shepherd lead us
• Title: Saviour, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
• Author (attributed to): Dorothy A. Thrupp, 1779-1847
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Topic: Children's Hymns: about Children; Christ: Shepherd; Special Subjects and Occasions: Youth
• Source: "Hymns for the Young" 1836
• Notes: Alternate tune: SICILIAN MARINERS" HYMN, No. 470

Tune Information

• Name: BRADBURY
• Composer: William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868
• Key: E♭ Major