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The United Methodist Hymnal · No. 381 · Words: Dorothy Ann Thrupp (attr.) · Tune: BRADBURY
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →A beloved 19th-century hymn attributed to Dorothy Ann Thrupp (1836), casting Jesus as the Good Shepherd who leads, protects, and redeems his flock. The tune BRADBURY was added by William B. Bradbury in 1859.
Verse 1
Savior, like a
shepherd lead us,
much we need
thy tender care;
in thy pleasant
pastures feed us,
for our use
thy folds prepare.
Blessed Jesus,
blessed Jesus!
Thou hast bought us,
thine we are.
Blessed Jesus,
blessed Jesus!
Thou hast bought us,
thine we are.
Verse 2
We are thine,
thou dost befriend us,
be the guardian
of our way;
keep thy flock,
from sin defend us,
seek us when we
go astray.
Blessed Jesus,
blessed Jesus!
Hear, O hear us
when we pray.
Blessed Jesus,
blessed Jesus!
Hear, O hear us
when we pray.
Verse 3
Thou hast promised
to receive us,
poor and sinful
though we be;
thou hast mercy
to relieve us,
grace to cleanse
and power to free.
Blessed Jesus,
blessed Jesus!
We will early
turn to thee.
Blessed Jesus,
blessed Jesus!
We will early
turn to thee.
Verse 4
Early let us
seek thy favor,
early let us
do thy will;
blessed Lord
and only Savior,
with thy love
our bosoms fill.
Blessed Jesus,
blessed Jesus!
Thou hast loved us,
love us still.
Blessed Jesus,
blessed Jesus!
Thou hast loved us,
love us still.
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