Abundant Life by Christ our Shepherd

Verse 1

Praise to our shepherd's gracious name, Who on so kind an errand came; Came, that by him his flock might live, And more abundant life receive.

Verse 2

Hail, great Immanuel from above, High seated on thy throne of love! O pour the vital torrent down, Thy people's joy, their Lord's renown.

Verse 3

Scarce half alive we sigh and cry; Scarce raise to thee our languid eye; Kind Savior let our dying state Compassion in thy heart create.

Verse 4

The shepherd's blood the sheep must heal; O may we all its influence feel 'Till inward deep experience show, Christ can begin a heav'n below.