The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration ‎#462

462. Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

1 Savior, like a shepherd lead us,
Much we need Thy tender 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 though we be;
Thou hast mercy to relieve us,
Grace to cleanse, and pow'r to free:
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Early let us turn to Thee;
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Early let us turn to Thee.

4 Early let us seek Thy favor;
Early let us do Thy will;
Blessed Lord and only Savior,
With Thy love our beings 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: Savior, like a shepherd lead us
• Title: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
• Author (attributed to): Dorothy A. Thrupp
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Children's Hymns; New Year; Provision and Leading; Wedding
• Source: Hymns for the Young, 1836
• Notes: Optional choral ending.

Tune Information

• Name: BRADBURY
• Composer: William B. Bradbury
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
• Key: D♭ Major