African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#424

424. Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

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.
Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus,
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are;
Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus,
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are.

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.
Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus,
Hear Thy children when they pray;
Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus,
Hear Thy children when they pray.

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.
Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus,
Early let us turn to Thee;
Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus,
Early let us turn to Thee.

4 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 lov'd us, love us still;
Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus,
Thou hast lov'd us, love us still.

Text Information

• First Line: Savior, like a shepherd lead us
• Title: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
• Author: Dorothy A. Thrupp, 1779-1874
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Matthew 18:12
• Topic: Children of God; God: Love and Mercy; Jesus Christ: His Glory and Power; Jesus Christ: His Love and Mercy; Jesus Christ: Shepherd and Lamb

Tune Information

• Name: BRADBURY
• Composer: William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 D
• Key: E♭ Major