The Hymnal ‎#357

357. Faithful Shepherd, feed me

Faithful Shepherd, feed me
In the pastures green;
Faithful Shepherd, lead me
Where thy steps are seen.

Hold me fast and guide me
In the narrow way;
So, with thee beside me,
I shall never stray.

Daily bring me nearer
To the heavenly shore;
May my faith grow clearer,
May I love thee more.

Hallow every pleasure,
Every gift and pain:
Be thyself my treasure,
Though none else I gain.

Give me joy or sadness,
This be all my care,
That eternal gladness
I with thee may share.

Day by day prepare me,
As thou seest best,
Then let angels bear me
To thy promised rest.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Faithful Shepherd, feed me
• Author: Thomas B. Pollock (1868)
• Meter: 6.5.6.5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Catechism; Sunday Schools: Closing Hymns; Sunday Schools: Lent

Tune Information

• Name: CLEWER
• Composer: Friedrich Filitz (1847)
• Meter: 6.5.6.5
• Incipit: 11234 35543 25365
• Key: D Major