Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#577

577. Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me

1 Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me;
Bless Thy little lamb to-night;
Through the darkness be Thou near me,
Keep me safe till morning light.

2 Through this day Thy hand has led me,
And I thank Thee for Thy care;
Thou hast warmed me, clothed and fed me,
Listen to my evening prayer.

3 Let my sins be all forgiven,
Bless the friends I love so well;
Take me, when I die, to heaven,
Happy there with Thee to dwell.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me
• Author: Mary Lundie Duncan (1839)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Hymns for Children

Tune Information

• Name: EVENING PRAYER
• Composer: John Stainer (1898)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7
• Key: F Major