Hymn Information
The Faithful Shepherd
Notes
Alternate Zion's Harp Numbers: 33,36,55
Meter: 8.7.8.7.D
Meter: 8.7.8.7.D
Lyrics
Don't you see on heav'nly pastures
Our good, patient, Shepherd pass,
And by bloody footmarks tracing
Sheep and lambs in sore distress?
Do you know His flock so precious?
Do you know His Shepherd's staff,
Which new life and light so gracious
Unto earth and heaven gave?
See, a lamb away has wandered
And the Shepherd runs in haste,
Leaves the rest to seek the straying
Till He finds and holds it fast.
In His arms He bears it gently,
Soothes its sorrow and its pain,
Causes all its fears to vanish,
Brings it to the fold again.
Follow this good Shepherd solely,
Earthly pilgrims one and all!
Let Him then direct you wholly,
Follow gladly at His call!
Let Him to the flock then take you.
Trust ye in His pow'r to save!
Glad His ways fore'er will make you
Blessed who his heart Him gave!
Would you on this earthly journey
Feel such care and kind regard?
Come to Christ, the loving Shepherd;
Consecrate to Him your heart!
Lead me to Thy pleasant pastures,
To Thy living fount, O Lord;
And through joy and sorrow bring me
To that great and blest reward!
Our good, patient, Shepherd pass,
And by bloody footmarks tracing
Sheep and lambs in sore distress?
Do you know His flock so precious?
Do you know His Shepherd's staff,
Which new life and light so gracious
Unto earth and heaven gave?
See, a lamb away has wandered
And the Shepherd runs in haste,
Leaves the rest to seek the straying
Till He finds and holds it fast.
In His arms He bears it gently,
Soothes its sorrow and its pain,
Causes all its fears to vanish,
Brings it to the fold again.
Follow this good Shepherd solely,
Earthly pilgrims one and all!
Let Him then direct you wholly,
Follow gladly at His call!
Let Him to the flock then take you.
Trust ye in His pow'r to save!
Glad His ways fore'er will make you
Blessed who his heart Him gave!
Would you on this earthly journey
Feel such care and kind regard?
Come to Christ, the loving Shepherd;
Consecrate to Him your heart!
Lead me to Thy pleasant pastures,
To Thy living fount, O Lord;
And through joy and sorrow bring me
To that great and blest reward!
Comments
The last 10 hymns uploaded.
- # 1 - Father, Lead Us 2 (uploaded on Jun 22, 2022)
- # 2 - According To Thy Gracious Word (uploaded on Jun 20, 2022)
- # 3 - God's Law Is Perfect (uploaded on Jun 19, 2022)
- # 4 - There Is A Region Lovelier Far (uploaded on Jun 19, 2022)
- # 5 - Thou Hidden Source Of Calm Repose (uploaded on Mar 29, 2022)
- # 6 - Resurrection (Heft) (uploaded on Mar 29, 2022)
- # 7 - Prayer Is The Soul's Sincere Desire (uploaded on Mar 29, 2022)
- # 8 - In My Heart There Rings A Melody (uploaded on Mar 29, 2022)
- # 9 - I Love To Steal Awhile Away (uploaded on Mar 29, 2022)
- #10 - Heavenly Father, We Beseech Thee (uploaded on Mar 29, 2022)
You can be the first!