Tune: SPOFFORD

Composer: S. M. Bixby

Samuel M. Bixby was born on May 27, 1833 in Haverhill, New Hampshire. His company, S. M. Bixby & Company, manufactured shoe blackings and shoe dressings, but music was his passion. He was also a Sunday school superintendent and choir leader. He died on March 11, 1912 in Fordham, New York. His works include: Church and Home Hymnal, circa 1893 Evangel Songs, circa 1894 Gloria Deo: A Collection of Hymns and Tunes for Public Worship in All Departments of the Church (New York: Funk & Wagnalls Company, 1901) NN, Hymnary. Source: http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/b/i/x/bixby_sm.htm Go to person page >

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Tune Information

Title:	SPOFFORD
Composer:	S. M. Bixby
Meter:	8.7.8.7.4.7
Incipit:	33353 33251 23433
Key:	F Major or modal
Copyright:	Public Domain

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Texts

Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

Savior, like a shepherd lead us,
Much we need Thy tender care;
In Thy pleasant pastures feed us,
For our use Thy folds prepare:
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus,
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are;
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus,
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are.

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