Common Praise ‎#454

454. 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: 2000
• Scripture:
  2 Chronicles 6:20-21
  ;
  2 Peter 3:18
  ;
  Hebrews 13:20
  ;
  Proverbs 20:2
  ;
  Psalm 51:17
  ;
  Psalm 80:1
  ;
  Psalm 122:6
• Topic: Proper 24: Year C; Unity

Tune Information

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