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Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless

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Primary Scripture: Exodus 16-17

Verse 1

Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless Your chosen pilgrim flock With manna in the wilderness, With water from the rock.

Verse 2

We would not live by bread alone, But by your word of grace, In strength of which we travel on To our abiding place.

Verse 3

Be known to us in breaking bread, But do not then depart; Savior, abide with us, and spread Your table in our heart.

Verse 4

Lord, sup with us in love divine; Your body and your blood, That living bread, that heav'nly wine, Be our immortal food.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • exodus 16-17

Reference 2

  • exodus 19:1-7

Reference 3

  • numbers 20:7-12

Reference 4

  • deuteronomy 8:1-18

Reference 5

  • nehemiah 9:11-16

Reference 6

  • psalms 23

Reference 7

  • psalms 78:23-29

Reference 8

  • psalms 80

Reference 9

  • psalms 105

Reference 10

  • isaiah 40:10-11
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