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Text:Jesus, Shepherd of the Sheep
Author:Henry Cook, 1788-1868
Tune:CAPETOWN
Composer:Friedrich Filitz, 1804-1876

551. Jesus, Shepherd of the Sheep

1 Jesus, shepherd of the sheep,
who your Father's flock does keep,
safe we wake and safe we sleep,
guarded still by you.

2 In your promise firm we stand,
none can take us from your hand;
speak— we hear— at your command,
we will follow you.

3 By your blood our souls were bought,
by your life salvation wrought;
by your light our feet are taught,
Lord, to follow you.

4 Father, draw us to your Son;
we with joy will follow on
till the work of grace is done,
there to live with you.

5 We, in robes of glory dressed,
join th'assembly of the blest,
gathered to eternal rest
in the fold with you.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, shepherd of the sheep
Title: Jesus, Shepherd of the Sheep
Author: Henry Cook, 1788-1868 (alt.)
Meter: 777 5
Language: English
Publication Date: 2021
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Good Shepherd
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: CAPETOWN
Composer: Friedrich Filitz, 1804-1876
Meter: 777 5
Key: D Major
Source: Setting: traditional
Copyright: Public Domain



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