Church Hymn Book ‎#CLXIX

CLXIX. Jesus, thy wand'ring sheep behold!

1 Jesus, thy wandering sheep behold!
See, Lord, with yearning bowels see,
Poor souls that cannot find the fold,
'Till sought and gather'd in by thee.

2 Lost are they now, and scatter'd wide,
In pain, and weariness and want:
With no kind Shepherd near, to guide
The sick, and spiritless, and faint.

3 Thou, only thou, the kind and good,
The sheep-redeeming shepherd art;
Collect thy flock, and give them food
And pastors after thine own heart.

4 In ev'ry messenger reveal
The grace they preach divinely free;
That each may by thy Spirit tell:
"He dy'd for all, who dy'd for me."

5 A double portion from above
Of thy all-quick'ning light impart;
Shed forth thy universal love
In ev'ry faithful pastor's heart.

6 Thine only glory let them seek,
O let their hearts with love o'erflow;
Let them believe, and therefore speak,
And spread thy mercy's praise below.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, thy wand'ring sheep behold!
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1816
• Scripture:
  1 Timothy 3:8-13
  ;
  Psalm 37
• Topic: Ordering Church Wardens &c.
• Source: Williston's selection

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