Author: G. W. S. Hymnal: The Golden Sheaf #76 (1902) First Line: 'Tis Jesus, the Shepherd, who cares for the sheep Refrain First Line: Then follow the Shepherd; keep close to his side Lyrics: 1 'Tis Jesus, the Shepherd, who cares for the sheep,
Who ever remembers his promise to keep;
He'll never forget them while toiling below,
Who cling to his promise, and never let go.
Chorus:
Then follow the Shepherd; keep close to his side,
Green pastures and waters his grace doth provide;
He'll never forsake them while toiling below,
Who cling to his promise, and never let go.
2 'Twas Jesus who found us away from the fold,
On rock barren mountains, astray in the cold,
Exposed to temptations, pollution and sin,
He opened the sheep-cote, and bade us come in. [Chorus]
3 'Tis Jesus who washed the sheep white and clean;
As Friend of the friendless he standeth between;
To shield them from danger, from sorrow and loss,
He purchased salvation thro' death on the cross. [Chorus]
4 'Twas Jesus, who loved us, the mighty to save,
Who bore our transgressions, and slept in the grave;
He's risen in triumph, Messiah and King,
And promised in glory his jewels to bring. [Chorus]
5 He knows all the faithful, he calls them by name;
He leads them and feeds them, tho' blind, halt or lame;
He's coming, he told us, his promise to keep,
Then surely he'll sever the goats from the sheep. [Chorus] Tune Title: ['Tis Jesus, the Shepherd, who cares for the sheep]
Jesus, the Shepherd
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