Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#269

269. Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless

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. A-men.

3 Be known to us in breaking bread,
But 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Life In Christ: Pilgrimage; Sacraments and Rites: Holy Communion
• Notes: This hymn may also be sung to ST. AGNES (No. 481).

Tune Information

• Name: WINDSOR (DUNDEE)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: g minor
• Source: Damon's Psalter, 1591