Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#489

489. Dear Shepherd of Thy people, here

1 Dear Shepherd of Thy people, hear
Thy presence now display;
As Thou hast given a place for prayer,
So give us hearts to pray.

2 Show us some token of Thy love,
Our fainting hope to raise;
And pour Thy blessings from above,
That we may render praise.

3 Within these walls let holy peace
And love, and concord dwell;
Here give the troubled conscience ease,
The wounded spirit heal.

4 The feeling heart, the melting eye,
The humble mind bestow;
And shine upon us from on high,
To make our graces grow!

5 May we in faith receive Thy word,
In faith present our prayers;
And, in the presence of our Lord,
Unbosom all our cares.

Text Information

• First Line: Dear Shepherd of Thy people, here
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Dedication of churches
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Author from index: Newton

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