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Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

Henry F. Lyte (1836) • English

Primary Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Verse 1

Savior, like a shepherd lead us, Much we need Thy tender care; In Thy pleasant pastures feed us, For our use Thy folds prepare: Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus, Thou hast bought us, Thine we are; Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus, Thou hast bought us, Thine we are.

Verse 2

We are Thine, do Thou befriend us, Be the guardian of our way; Keep Thy flock, from sin defend us, Seek us when we go astray: Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus, Hear, O hear us when we pray; Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus, Hear, O hear us when we pray.

Verse 3

Thou hast promised to receive us, Poor and sinful though we be; Thou hast mercy to relieve us, Grace to cleanse, and pow'r to free: Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus, Early let us turn to Thee; Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus, Early let us turn to Thee.

Verse 4

Early let us seek Thy favor, Early let us do Thy will; Blessed Lord and only Savior, With Thy love our bosoms fill: Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus, Thou hast loved us, love us still; Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus, Thou hast loved us, love us still.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • 2-chronicles 7:14

Reference 2

  • job 10:12

Reference 3

  • psalms 23-24

Reference 4

  • psalms 31:3

Reference 5

  • psalms 63:1

Reference 6

  • psalms 80:1

Reference 7

  • psalms 95:7

Reference 8

  • psalms 103:10-12

Reference 9

  • psalms 119:176

Reference 10

  • proverbs 8:17