Author: Frances Jane (Fanny) Crosby Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #11585 First Line: Far away my steps have wandered Refrain First Line: Save me now! save me now! Lyrics: 1 Far away my steps have wandered,
On the rugged mountain’s brow;
But to Thee my heart is crying,
Gentle Shepherd, save me now!
Refrain:
Save me now! save me now!
Gentle Shepherd, save me now!
Unto Thee my heart is crying,
Gentle Shepherd, save me now!
2 Thou hast borne my weight of sorrow,
At Thy feet I humbly bow;
And my heart with Thee is pleading,
Gentle Shepherd, save me now! [Refrain]
3 Though Thy love I long have slighted,
Though ungrateful I have been,
To Thy fold my faith has brought me;
Let my weary soul come in. [Refrain]
4 Though Thy love I long have slighted,
O’er my wasted years I weep;
In Thy blessèd arms of mercy
Shield and save Thy wandering sheep. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Far away my steps have wandered]
Gentle Shepherd, Save Me Now