Author: Dorothy A. Thrupp, 1779-1874 Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #424 (2001) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Hymnal Title: African American Heritage Hymnal 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 Thy children when they pray;
Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus,
Hear Thy 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,
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 lov'd us, love us still;
Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus,
Thou hast lov'd us, love us still. Topics: Children of God; God Love and Mercy; Jesus Christ His Glory and Power; Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy; Jesus Christ Shepherd and Lamb Scripture: Matthew 18:12 Languages: English Tune Title: BRADBURY
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us