Come faithful Shepherd bind me

Verse 1

Come, faithful Shepherd, bind me With cords of love to thee, and evermore remind me that thou hast died for me; O may the Holy spirit set this before my eyes, that I thy death and merit above all else may prize.

Verse 2

Thou, Lord, wilt not forsake me, though I am oft to blame; as thy reward, O take me anew, just as I am; grant me henceforth, dear Savior, through all my pilgrim years to look to thee and never give way to anxious fears.

Verse 3

Am I of my salvation assured through thy great love? May I on each occasion to thee more faithful prove. Hast thou my sins forgiven? Then, leaving things behind, may I press on to heaven and bear the prize in mind.