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Hymnal Number
213Resource Type:
Keys included:
C
About this Hymn
Of the many images we have of who Jesus is, his role as shepherd is perhaps most comforting. We know he leads us beside still waters (Ps. 23:2) and that he purchased the flock with his blood (Acts 20:28). We all go astray (Isa. 53:6), but he lovingly seeks the lost (Matt. 18:12–14) and offers grace to those who ask (1 John 1:9). We longed to be filled (Eph. 5:18; Col. 1:9) and loved (John 15:9; 1 John 4:7–11).
Lyrics
Verse 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.
Verse 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, oh, hear us when we pray. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, hear, oh, hear us when we pray.
Verse 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.
Verse 4
Early let us seek thy favor, early let us do thy will. Blessed Lord and only Savior, with thy love our spirits fill. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, thou hast loved us, love us still. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, thou hast loved us, love us still.
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.
Verse 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, oh, hear us when we pray. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, hear, oh, hear us when we pray.
Verse 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.
Verse 4
Early let us seek thy favor, early let us do thy will. Blessed Lord and only Savior, with thy love our spirits fill. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, thou hast loved us, love us still. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, thou hast loved us, love us still.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Henry F. Lyte, 1832
Music: William Bradbury, 1859
Music: William Bradbury, 1859