1 Saviour, like a shepherd lead us,
Much we need Thy tender care;
In Thy pleasant pastures feed us;
For our use Thy folds prepare:
Blessèd Jesus!
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are.
2 Thou hast promised to receive us,
Poor and sinful though we be;
Thou hast mercy to relieve us,
Grace to cleanse, and power to free:
Blessèd Jesus!
Let us early turn to Thee.
3 Early let us seek Thy favour,
Early let us learn Thy will;
Do Thou, Lord, our only Saviour,
With Thy love our bosoms fill:
Blessèd Jesus!
Thou hast loved us, -- love us still.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Saviour, like a shepherd lead us |
Meter: | 8s. 7s. 4s. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1871 |
Topic: | Offices of the Church: Catechism |
Notes: | Now Public Domain. |