The Church Hymnal ‎#229

229. Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless

1 Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless
Thy chosen pilgrim flock,
With manna in the wilderness,
With water from the rock.

2 Hungry and thirsty, faint and weak,
As Thou when here below,
Our souls the joys celestial seek
Which from Thy sorrows flow.

3 We would not live by bread alone,
But by that word of grace,
In strength of which we travel on
To our abiding-place.

4 Be known to us in breaking bread,
But do not then depart;
Saviour, abide with us, and spread
Thy table in our heart.

5 Lord, sup with us in love divine;
Thy Body and Thy Blood,
That living bread, that heavenly wine,
Be our immortal food.

Text Information

• First Line: Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless
• Author: J. Montgomery
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: The Church: Holy Communion
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. AGNES
• Composer: J. B. Dykes
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Now Public Domain.