1 I know one kind Shepherd, a true, faithful Guide,
Who for man’s redemption was once crucified;
The Friend of friendless, the God-man divine;
This infinite King of the ages is mine.
Refrain:
I know he is mine, yes, I know he is mine,
A Brother most human, and yet most divine;
And tho’ all the armies of evil combine,
They shall not prevail, for this Jesus is mine.
2 O, where can I find such a wonderful Friend,
Whose love is so constant, so strong to defend?
The cords of affection so closely entwine,
Our hearts beat as one, for this Savior is mine. [Refrain]
3 Thro’out endless ages, this song I will sing,
“All glory to Jesus, my Shepherd and King;”
To him I’m united as branch to the vine;
And O, I am sure that this Savior is mine. [Refrain]
Source: Great Tabernacle Hymns #25
Born: March 31, 1874, Washington, DC.
Died: March 27, 1955, Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
Buried: International Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery, Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
After attending college in Battle Creek, Michigan, Harris produced his first hymnal in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1902. He then moved to Chicago, Illinois at the invitation of Peter Bilhorn, and in 1932, to Eureka Springs, Arkansas. He composed and compiled a number of works, and was well known locally as he walked around with a canvas bag full of handbooks for sale. His works include:
Light and Life Songs, with William Olmstead & William Kirkpatrick (Chicago, Illinois: S. K. J. Chesbro, 1904)
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