660. Great Shepherd of the Sheep

1 Great Shepherd of the sheep,
Who all Thy flock doth keep,
Leading by waters calm,
Do Thou our footsteps guide
To follow at Thy side;
Make me Thy little lamb.

2 I fear I may be torn
By many a sharp-set thorn,
As far from Thee I stray;
My weary feet may bleed,
For rough are paths which lead
Out of Thy pleasant way.

3 But when the road is long,
Thy tender arm, and strong,
The weary one will bear;
And Thou wilt wash me clean,
And lead to pastures green,
Where all the flow’rs are fair.

4 Till, from the soil of sin
Cleans’d and made pure within,
Dear Saviour, Who hast died,
Thou bringest me in love,
Safe to Thy fold above,
Forever to abide.

Text Information
First Line: Great Shepherd of the sheep
Title: Great Shepherd of the Sheep
Author: W. W. How
Meter: 6s. 6 lines
Language: English
Publication Date: 1901
Topic: Children's Services
Tune Information
Name: MAKELEY
Composer: Jay Deavereaux
Meter: 6s. 6 lines



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