The Cyber Hymnal ‎#2052

2052. Great Shepherd of Thy Chosen Flock

1. Great Shepherd of Thy chosen flock,
Thy people’s Shield, their shadowing Rock,
Once more we meet to hear Thy voice,
Once more before Thee to rejoice.

2. Now may Thy Spirit, by the Word,
Refresh each wearied heart, O Lord,
Wearied of earth’s vain strife and woe,
And longing more Thyself to know.

3. Thine is the heart our griefs to feel,
And Thine the love each wound to heal;
Home Thou art gone for us to care,
Returning soon to take us there.

Text Information

• First Line: Great Shepherd of Thy chosen flock
• Title: Great Shepherd of Thy Chosen Flock
• Author: John Newton (1779)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Source: Olney Hymns (London: W. Oliver, 1779)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: MAINZER
• Composer: Joseph Mainzer (ca. 1845)
• Meter: LM
• Incipit: 55517 66564 53176
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Public Domain