Jesus, the Shepherd

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]

Source: The Golden Sheaf: a collection of choice hymns and songs especially designed for Sunday schools, loyal worker's meetings, prayer and social services (Enl. ed.) #76