For an Efficient Ministry

Verse 1

Jesus, Thy wandering sheep behold! See, Lord, with tender pity see Poor souls that cannot find the fold, Till sought and gathered in by Thee.

Verse 2

Lost are they now, and scattered wide, In pain, and weariness, and want: With no kind Shepherd near to guide The sick and spiritless and faint.

Verse 3

Thou, only Thou, the kind and good, The great redeeming Shepherd art; Collect Thy flock, and give them food, And pastors after Thine own heart.

Verse 4

A double portion from above Of Thine all-quickening grace impart; Shed forth Thy universal love, In every faithful pastor's heart.