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