Show Me the Way, My Shepherd

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Show me the way, my Shepherd

Author: J. S. Fearis
Tune: [Show me the way, my Shepherd]
Published in 7 hymnals

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Representative Text

1 Show me the way, my Shepherd,
Show me the way to go;
Lead me from out the shadows,
Into the sunlight’s glow;
Out of the fear and doubting,
Into the peace and rest;
Show me the way of perfect faith,
Then shall my soul be blest.

Refrain:
Show me the way, show me the way,
Show me the way to go;
If led by Thy hand, my Shepherd,
No evil my soul can know.

2 Show me the way, my Shepherd,
I cannot go alone;
Thine is the strength that holds me,
I dare not trust my own;
Guide me to those green pastures
Where the still waters be;
Save me from storms of doubt and fear,
Keep me still close to Thee. [Refrain]

3 Show me the way, my Shepherd,
Rough is the road I’ve trod;
Keep me within that pathway
Bright with the love of God;
So let me live, my Shepherd,
That those around may see
Only Thy grace, and love, and know
I have been led by Thee. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #16642

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Author: J. S. Fearis

John Sylvester Fearis, 1867-1932 Born: February 5, 1867, Richland, Iowa. Died: September 2, 1932, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Fearis’ father was a successful singing school teacher, and a painter by trade. At a young age, John learned to read music in his father’s classes. He was passionately fond of music, and, taking lessons on the reed organ, he was soon able to play in Sunday school and church. Later he took charge of the church choir, and taught singing classes in nearby towns. He wrote his first hymn tune at age 16. He eventually joined the editorial staff of the Choir Leader, published by the Lorenz Publishing Company in Dayton, Ohio.… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line:	Show me the way, my Shepherd
Title:	Show Me the Way, My Shepherd
Author:	J. S. Fearis
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Show me the way
Copyright:	Public Domain