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Jesus, Shepherd of the sheep, who Thy father's flock dost keep

Henry Cook • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 43:3

Verse 1

Jesus, shepherd of the sheep, who your Father's flock does keep, safe we wake and safe we sleep, guarded still by you.

Verse 2

In your promise firm we stand, none can take us from your hand; speak— we hear— at your command, we will follow you.

Verse 3

By your blood our souls were bought, by your life salvation wrought; by your light our feet are taught, Lord, to follow you.

Verse 4

Father, draw us to your Son; we with joy will follow on till the work of grace is done, there to live with you.

Verse 5

We, in robes of glory dressed, join th'assembly of the blest, gathered to eternal rest in the fold with you.

Scripture References

Reference 4

  • john 10:11-18
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