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Text:Shepherd of Souls
Author (vs. 1-2):James Montgomery, 1771-1854
Author (vs. 3-4):Anon.
Tune:ST. AGNES
Composer:John B. Dykes, 1823-1876

808. Shepherd of Souls

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

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

3 Be known to us in breaking bread,
But do not then depart;
Savior, abide with us, and spread
Your table in our heart.

4 Lord, sup with us in love divine;
Your body and your blood,
That living bread, that heav'nly wine,
Be our immortal food.

Text Information
First Line: Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless
Title: Shepherd of Souls
Author (vs. 1-2): James Montgomery, 1771-1854
Author (vs. 3-4): Anon.
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2012
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Good Shepherd; Providence; Service Music for Mass: Eucharistic Hymn (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. AGNES
Composer: John B. Dykes, 1823-1876
Meter: CM
Key: G Major or modal



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