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[Blessed Shepherd, gently leading]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. H. Tenney Incipit: 33334 33122 22321 Used With Text: Blessed Shepherd

Author: E. E. Hewitt Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Blessed Shepherd, gently leading Refrain First Line: Shepherd of the flock, be near us Lyrics: 1 Blessed Shepherd, gently leading All Thy flock with tender care, Let us evermore be feeding In Thy pastures green and fair. Refrain: Shepherd of the flock, be near us; In Thy tender mercy hear us; With thy blessed comfort cheer us, Shepherd of the ransom’d flock. 2 Lead us by the sparkling fountains Flowing from the springs above; From the everlasting mountains, Truth and mercy, grace and love. [Refrain] 3 Have we wandered, sadly straying? Wilt Thou not our souls restore? Let us hear Thy sweet voice saying, “Go in peace, and sin no more.” [Refrain] 4 Through life’s day be close beside us, Guard us from its wintry cold; And at nightfall, homeward guide us; Lift us to the higher fold. [Refrain] Topics: Abiding in Christ; Guide - Guidance Scripture: Psalm 23:1 Used With Tune: [Blessed Shepherd, gently leading]

Der treue Hirte

Author: E. E. H.; E. C. Magaret Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Treuer Hirt, der seine Heerde Refrain First Line: Hirte, komm auf allen Wegen Used With Tune: [Treuer Hirt, der seine Heerde]

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Blessed Shepherd

Author: E. E. Hewitt Hymnal: Gospel Herald in Song #142 (1899) First Line: Blessed Shepherd, gently leading Refrain First Line: Shepherd of the flock, be near us Lyrics: 1 Blessed Shepherd, gently leading All Thy flock with tender care, Let us evermore be feeding In Thy pastures green and fair. Refrain: Shepherd of the flock, be near us; In Thy tender mercy hear us; With thy blessed comfort cheer us, Shepherd of the ransom’d flock. 2 Lead us by the sparkling fountains Flowing from the springs above; From the everlasting mountains, Truth and mercy, grace and love. [Refrain] 3 Have we wandered, sadly straying? Wilt Thou not our souls restore? Let us hear Thy sweet voice saying, “Go in peace, and sin no more.” [Refrain] 4 Through life’s day be close beside us, Guard us from its wintry cold; And at nightfall, homeward guide us; Lift us to the higher fold. [Refrain] Topics: Abiding in Christ; Guide - Guidance Scripture: Psalm 23:1 Languages: English Tune Title: [Blessed Shepherd, gently leading]

Der treue Hirte

Author: E. E. H.; E. C. Magaret Hymnal: Die Kleine Palme No. 2 #110 (1900) First Line: Treuer Hirt, der seine Heerde Refrain First Line: Hirte, komm auf allen Wegen Languages: German Tune Title: [Treuer Hirt, der seine Heerde]

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E. E. Hewitt

1851 - 1920 Author of "Blessed Shepherd" in Gospel Herald in Song Pseudonym: Lidie H. Edmunds. Eliza Edmunds Hewitt was born in Philadelphia 28 June 1851. She was educated in the public schools and after graduation from high school became a teacher. However, she developed a spinal malady which cut short her career and made her a shut-in for many years. During her convalescence, she studied English literature. She felt a need to be useful to her church and began writing poems for the primary department. she went on to teach Sunday school, take an active part in the Philadelphia Elementary Union and become Superintendent of the primary department of Calvin Presbyterian Church. Dianne Shapiro, from "The Singers and Their Songs: sketches of living gospel hymn writers" by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (Chicago: The Rodeheaver Company, 1916)

J. H. Tenney

1840 - 1918 Composer of "[Blessed Shepherd, gently leading]" in Gospel Herald in Song John Harrison Tenney, 1840-1918 Born: November 22, 1840, Rowley, Massachusetts. Born just after the presidential campaign of "Tippecanoe and Tyler, too," Tenney was named after American president William Henry Harrison. A deacon in the Congregational Church in Linebrook, Massachusetts, he edited or was associate editor of over 30 books, and contributed to hundreds more. His works include: American Male Choir Temperance Jewels, with Elisha Hoffman (Boston, Massachusetts: Oliver Ditson & Company, 1879) Bells of Victory, with Elisha Hoffman (Boston, Massachusetts: Oliver Ditson & Company, 1888) Gems of Gospel Song Golden Sunbeams Sharon’s Dewy Rose Songs of Faith Shining Light Songs of Joy Sparkling and Bright Spiritual Songs, Nos. 1 and 2 Sweet Fields of Eden The Beacon Light The Singing School Banner The Anthem Offering The American Anthem Book The Crown of Praise Sources-- Hall, pp. 219-22 Music-- Asilomar Bogotá Beyond the Swelling Flood Cancún Come to Jesus Ever Will I Pray Hallowed Hour of Prayer Jesus Is Passing This Way Jubilate! My Anchor Is Holding Nothing Between Onward Christian Soldiers Sabbath Bell San Francisco We’ll Never Say Goodbye Where Will You Spend Eternity? --www.hymntime.com/tch