Jesus, Shepherd of the sheep, Thou thy flock dost feed and keep

Verse 1

Jesus, Shepherd of the sheep, Thou thy flock dost feed and keep; Sweetest pasture dost prepare, Watchest them with tender care.

Verse 2

Thee the sheep profess and own, Thee they love, and thee alone; Thee they follow in the way; Strangers will they not obey.

Verse 3

Thou dost call them by their names; In thy bosom bear’st the lambs; They protection seek, and rest, In their Shepherd’s loving breast.

Verse 4

Lord, thy wandering sheep behold; Bring them back into thy fold; On thy shoulders bear them home; Suffer them no more to roam.

Verse 5

Lead them into pastures green, Where thy lovely face is seen; Make them to those fountains go, Where the living waters flow.