The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#154

154. Saviour, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

1 Saviour, like a shepherd lead us,
Much we need Thy tend'rest care;
In Thy pleasant pastures feed us,
for our use Thy folds prepare;
Blessed Jesus! Blessed Jesus!
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are,
Blessed Jesus! Blessed Jesus!
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are.

2 We are Thine, do Thou befriend us,
Be the guardian of our way;
Keep Thy flock, from sin defend us,
Seek us when we go astray:
Blessed Jesus! Blessed Jesus!
hear, O hear us when we pray,
Blessed Jesus! Blessed Jesus!
hear, O hear us when we pray.

3 Thou hast promised to receive us,
Poor and sinful tho' we be;
Thou hast mercy to relieve us,
Grace to cleanse, and pow'r to free:
Blessed Jesus! Blessed Jesus!
We will early turn to Thee,
Blessed Jesus! Blessed Jesus!
We will early turn to Thee.

4 Early let us seek Thy favor,
Early let us do Thy will;
Blessed Lord and only Saviour,
With Thy love our bosoms fill:
Blessed Jesus! Blessed Jesus!
Thou hast loved us, love us still,
Blessed Jesus! Blessed Jesus!
Thou hast loved us, love us still.

Text Information

• First Line: Saviour, like a shepherd lead us
• Title: Saviour, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
• Author: Dorothy Anne Thrupp (1779-1847) (1836)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  John 10:14
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Jesus Christ: Shepherd, Guide
• Notes: I am the good Shepherd, and know My sheep. Jn. 10:14.

Tune Information

• Name: BRADBURY
• Composer: William Batchelder Bradbury (1816-1868) (1859)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: M.M. 63