A Selection of Hymns ‎#CI

CI. Abundant Life by Christ our Shepherd

1 Praise to our shepherd's gracious name,
Who on so kind an errand came;
Came, that by him his flock might live,
And more abundant life receive.

2 Hail, great Immanuel from above,
High seated on thy throne of love!
O pour the vital torrent down,
Thy people's joy, their Lord's renown.

3 Scarce half alive we sigh and cry;
Scarce raise to thee our languid eye;
Kind Savior let our dying state
Compassion in thy heart create.

4 The shepherd's blood the sheep must heal;
O may we all its influence feel
'Till inward deep experience show,
Christ can begin a heav'n below.

Text Information

• First Line: Praise to our shepherd's gracious name
• Title: Abundant Life by Christ our Shepherd
• Author: Dr. Doddridge
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  John 10:10
• Topic: Scripture Doctrines and Blessings: Sanctification; Abundant Life by Christ; Shepherd
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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