Voices of Praise ‎#176

176. Loving Shepherd of Thy sheep

1 Loving Shepherd of Thy sheep,
Keep Thy lamb, in safety keep
Nothing can Thy power withstand,
None can pluck me from Thy hand.

2 Loving Saviour, Thou did'st give
Thine own life that we might live
And the Hands outstretched to bless
Bear the cruel nails' impress.

3 I would praise Thee every day,
Gladly all Thy will obey,
Like Thy blessed ones above,
Happy in Thy precious love.

4 Loving Shepherd, ever near,
Teach Thy lamb Thy voice to hear,
Suffer not my steps to stray,
From the straight and narrow way.

5 Where Thou leadest I would go,
Walking in Thy steps below,
Till before my Father's Throne
I shall know as I am known.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Loving Shepherd of Thy sheep
• Meter: 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Topic: Trust; Hymns for Little Children

Tune Information

• Name: BUCKLAND
• Meter: 7s.
• Key: D Major