The Hymnal, Revised and Enlarged, as adopted by the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America in the year of our Lord 1892 ‎#571

571. Great Shepherd of the sheep

1 Great Shepherd of the sheep,
Who all Thy flock doth keep,
Leading by waters calm;
Do Thou my footsteps guide,
To follow by Thy side;
Make me Thy little lamb,
Make me Thy little lamb.

2 I fear I may be torn
By many a sharp-set thorn,
As far from Thee I stray;
My weary feet may bleed,
For rough are paths which lead
Out of Thy pleasant way.

3 But when the road is long,
Thy tender arm, and strong,
The weary one will bear;
And Thou wilt wash me clean,
And lead to pastures green,
Where all the flowers are fair.

4 Till, from the soil of sin
Cleansed and made pure within,
Dear Saviour, Who hast died,
Thou bringest me in love,
Save to Thy fould above,
Forever to abide.

Text Information

• First Line: Great Shepherd of the sheep
• Title: Great Shepherd of the sheep
• Author (attributed to): Bogatzky
• Meter: 6 S.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1894
• Topic: For Children; Following Christ
• Notes: Author in index: Anon.; Tune name in index: HANDEL

Tune Information

• Name: [Great Shepherd of the sheep]
• Composer: Handel
• Arranger: Wm. Dressler
• Meter: 6 S.
• Key: G Major