Hymns of the Lutheran Church

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