A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#345

345. Christ knows and keeps his Sheep

1 My soul, with joy attend,
While Jesus silence breaks;
No angel’s harp such music yields
As what my Shepherd speaks.

2 “I know my sheep,” he cries;
“My soul approves them well;
Vain is the treacherous world’s disguise,
And vain the rage of hell.

3 “I freely feed them now
With tokens of my love.
But richer pastures I prepare,
And sweeter streams above.

4 “Unnumbered years of bliss
I to my sheep will give;
And while my throne unshaken stands,
Shall all my chosen live.

5 “This tried almighty hand
Is raised for their defence;
Where is the power can reach them there,
Or what can force them thence?”

6 Enough, my gracious Lord,
Let faith triumphant cry;
My heart can on this promise live;
Can on this promise die.

Text Information

• First Line: My soul, with joy attend
• Title: Christ knows and keeps his Sheep
• Author: Doddridge
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Topic: Perseverance

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