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Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

Author: Dorothy A. Thrupp, 1779-1847 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,148 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 31:3 Lyrics: 1 Savior, like a shepherd lead us, much we need thy tender 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, O hear us when we pray; blessed Jesus, blessed 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: Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, early let us turn to thee; blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, early let us turn to thee. 4 Early let us seek thy favor, early let us do thy will; blessed Lord and only Savior, 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. Used With Tune: BRADBURY Text Sources: Hymns for the Young, 1836

I Need Thee Every Hour

Author: Robert Lowry; Annie S. Hawks, 1835-1918 Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain Appears in 985 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 31:2 Refrain First Line: I need thee, O I need thee Lyrics: 1 I need thee every hour, most gracious Lord; no tender voice like thine can peace afford. Refrain: I need thee, O I need thee; every hour I need thee! O bless me now, my Savior, I come to thee. 2 I need thee every hour, stay thou near by; temptations lose their power when thou art nigh. [Refrain] 3 I need thee every hour, in joy or pain; come quickly, and abide, or life is vain. [Refrain] 4 I need thee every hour, teach me thy will, and thy rich promises in me fulfill. [Refrain] Used With Tune: NEED

O Jesus, I have promised

Author: John Ernest Bode, 1816-1874 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 628 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 31:1 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; be thou for ever near me, my Saviour and my friend: I shall not fear the struggle if thou art by my side, nor wander from the pathway if thou wilt be my guide. 2 Oh let me feel thee near me: the world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, the tempting sounds I hear. My foes are ever near me, around me and within, but, Jesus, draw thou nearer, and shield my soul from sin. 3 O let me hear thee speaking in accents clear and still, above the storms of passion, the murmurs of self-will; oh speak to reassure me, to hasten or control; oh speak, and make me listen, thou guardian of my soul. 4 O Jesus, thou hast promised to all who follow thee, that where thou art in glory there shall thy servant be, and, Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; oh give me grace to follow my Saviour and my friend. Topics: Commitment; Guidance; Jesus Christ Friend; Jesus Christ Redeemer and Savior; Lent; Longing for God and Christ; Sacraments and Ordinances Profession of Faith; Servant / Service; Sin / Sinner; Struggle Used With Tune: ANGEL'S STORY

Great God, we sing that mighty hand

Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-51 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 491 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 31 Lyrics: 1 Great God, we sing that mighty hand by which supported still we stand; the opening year your mercy shows, and mercy crowns it at its close. 2 By day, by night, at home, abroad, still we are guarded by our God; by his incessant bounty fed, by his unerring counsel led. 3 With grateful hearts the past we own; the future, all to us unknown, we to your guardian care commit, and peaceful leave before your feet. 4 In scenes exalted or depressed, you are our joy and you our rest; your goodness all our hopes shall raise, adored through all our changing days. Topics: New Year; Providence Used With Tune: WAREHAM

All the way my Saviour leads me

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 325 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 31:3 Lyrics: 1 All the way my Saviour leads me; what have I to ask beside? Can I doubt his tender mercy who through life has been my guide? Heavenly peace, divinest comfort, here by faith in him to dwell; for I know, whate’er befall me Jesus doeth all things well. 2 All the way my Saviour leads me, cheers each winding path I tread, gives me grace for every trial, feeds me with the living bread. Though my weary steps may falter, and my soul athirst may be, gushing from the rock before me lo, a spring of joy I see. 3 All the way my Saviour leads me, oh the fullness of his love! Perfect rest to me is promised in my Father’s house above. When my spirit, clothed immortal, wings its flight to realms of day, this my song through endless ages, "Jesus led me all the way!" Topics: Guidance; Mercy; One Life in Christ Love; Rest; Rock; Thirst Used With Tune: ALL THE WAY

My Times Are in Thy Hand

Author: William F. Lloyd Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 302 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 31 Lyrics: 1 My times are in thy hand; my God, I wish them there; my life, my friends, my soul, I leave entirely to thy care. 2 My times are in thy hand, whatever they may be; pleasing or painful, dark or bright, as best may seem to thee. 3 My times are in thy hand; why should I doubt or fear? My Father's hand will never cause his child a needless tear. 4 My times are in thy hand, Jesus the Crucified; those hands my cruel sins had pierced are now my guard and guide. Topics: Trust in God; The Christian Life Submission; Christ Guide; Opening and Closing of the Year Used With Tune: VIGIL

Psalm 31:1-16

Author: St. Francis of Assisi Appears in 267 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 31:1-16 First Line: Let all things their creator bless Refrain First Line: Let all things their creator bless Lyrics: Response: (General) Let all thing their Creator bless; Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Used With Tune: [Let all things their creator bless]

Our Father

Author: Steele Appears in 261 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 31 First Line: My God, my Father!—blissful name Topics: God Attributes; God Father; Mysteries of Providence Used With Tune: ABRIDGE

His Way with Thee

Author: C. S. N. Appears in 233 hymnals Scripture: Psalms 1-150 First Line: Would you live for Jesus, and be always pure and good Refrain First Line: His power can make you what you ought to be Used With Tune: [Would you live for Jesus, and be always pure and good]

Lord, for Tomorrow and Its Needs (Just for Today)

Author: Sybil F. Partridge Meter: 8.4.8.4 D Appears in 224 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 31:3 First Line: Lord, for tomorrow and its needs Lyrics: 1 Lord for tomorrow and its needs I do not pray; Keep me, my God, from stain of sin Just for today. Help me to labor earnestly, And duly pray; Let me be kind in word and deed, Father today. 2 Let me be slow to do my will, Prompt to obey; Help me to sacrifice myself, Father, today. Let me no wrong or idle word Unthinking say; Set Thou a seal up on my lips Through all today. 3 Let me in season, Lord, be grave, In season gay; Let me be faithful to Thy grace, Father, today. Lord, for tomorrow and its needs I do not pray; Still keep me, guide me, love me, Lord, Through each today. Amen. Topics: The Christian Life Prayer and Intercession; Prayer Used With Tune: VINCENT