1 Jesus, shepherd of our souls,
Selfless in your caring,
Lead us out to days of peace
And of thoughtful sharing.
Free our life from ill and war;
What is good in us restore.

2 Jesus, be our shepherd still,
through the setting alter;
Grant us for our changing days
Faith that will not falter.
Bless us in our modern scene
Of computer and machine.

3 Christ, renew in us the charge
At your rising given:
That the church in love should bring
To this earth your heaven.
Give us insight, show us how
Life is here, the time is now.

4 May we with a shepherd's heart
Love the people round us,
Still recalling how your love
In our straying found us.
Keep us, Lord, in humble ways;
Lead us clearly all our days.