Ancient and Modern ‎#651

651. Great Shepherd of thy people, hear

1 Great Shepherd of thy people, hear,
thy presence now display;
as thou hast given a place for prayer,
so give us hearts to pray.

2 Within these walls let holy peace
and love and concord dwell;
here give the troubled conscience ease,
the wounded spirit heal.

3 May we in faith receive thy word,
in faith present our prayers,
and in the presence of our Lord
unbosom all our cares.

4 The hearing ear, the seeing eye,
the contrite heart, bestow;
and shine upon us from on high,
that we in grace may grow.

Text Information

• First Line: Great Shepherd of thy people, hear
• Author: John Newton (1725-1807) (alt.)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  1 Kings 8:28-30
  ;
  Psalm 34:18
  ;
  Psalm 55:22
• Topic: Church: Ministry; Dedication: of buildings; God: peace of; Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: BELGRAVE
• Composer: William Horsley (1774-1858)
• Meter: CM
• Key: D Major