The Hymnal 1982 ‎#343

343. Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless

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1 Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless
thy chosen pilgrim flock
with manna in the wilderness,
with water from the rock.

2 We would not live by bread alone,
but by thy word of grace,
in strength of which we travel on
to our abiding-place.

3 Be known to us in breaking bread,
and do not then depart;
Saviour, abide with us, and spread
thy table in our heart.

4 Lord, sup with us in love divine,
thy Body and thy Blood,
that living bread, that heavenly wine,
be our immortal food.

Text Information

• First Line: Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 (alt.)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Holy Eucharist

Tune Information

• Name: ST. AGNES
• Composer: John Bacchus Dykes, 1823-1876
• Harmonizer: Richard Proulx, b. 1937
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Copyright © 1985, G.I.A. Publications, Inc.