
Author: Dr. Doddridge Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 36 hymnals Topics: Church Begging a pastor of the Lord; Pastor One sought of God First Line: Shepherd of Israel, bend thine ear Lyrics: 1 Shepherd of Israel, bend thine ear,
Thy servants' groans indulgent hear;
Perplex'd, distress'd, to thee we cry,
And seek the guidance of thine eye.
2 Send forth, O Lord, thy truth and light,
To guide our doubtful footsteps right:
Our drooping hearts, O God, sustain,
Nor let us seek thy face in vain.
3 Return, in ways of peace return,
Nor let thy flock neglected mourn;
May our bless'd eyes a shepherd see,
Dear to our souls, and dear to thee!
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