571 Savior, like a shepherd lead us,
1 Savior, like a shepherd lead us,
Much we need Thy tenderest care:
In Thy pleasant pastures feed us,
For our use Thy folds prepare;
Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus,
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are.
2 Thou hast promised to receive us,
Poor and sinful though we be;
Thou hast mercy to relieve us,
Grace to cleanse, and power to free;
Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus,
Let us early turn to Thee.
3 Early let us seek Thy favor,
Early let us do Thy will;
Blessed Lord and only Savior,
With Thy love our bosoms fill;
Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus,
Thou hast loved us, love us still.
Text Information
- Author
- Anon. ca. 1836
Tune Information
- Name
- Her vil ties
- Meter
- 8, 7, 6l.
- Source
- Erik K. Hoff, b. 1832