8998. Shepherd Of Israel

1 Shepherd of Israel, keeping Thy sheep—
Never forgetting in slumber or sleep;
Folding them gently when night cometh on,
Going before them at break of the dawn.

Refrain:
Shepherd of Israel, Shepherd of love,
Watching Thy flock from the glory above!
Knowing how weary their wilderness way;
Praying for them—ever living to pray!

2 Shepherd of Israel, true to Thine own
When the false hireling servant hath flown;
Laying Thy life down their pardon to win,
Shedding Thy blood to redeem them from sin! [Refrain]

3 Shepherd of Israel, strong is Thine arm;
Shielding Thy flock from each threatening harm;
Gathering the lambs as they falter and fall,
Safe in Thy bosom enfolding them all! [Refrain]

5 Shepherd of Israel, soon to appear,
Soon to deliver Thy "little flock" here!
Just to behold Thee their richest reward,
Shepherd of Israel, Jesus, their Lord! [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Shepherd of Israel, keeping Thy sheep
Title: Shepherd Of Israel
Author: Adelaide A. Pollard
Refrain First Line: Shepherd of Israel, Shepherd of love
Meter: 10.10.10.10 D
Language: English
Source: Precious Jewels of Sacred Song, by W. Howard Doane (Louisville: The World Publishing Company, 1905)
Copyright: Public Domain
Notes: Alternate tune: BERMUDA by Ira D. Sankey
Tune Information
Name: JAMAICA BAY
Composer: George Coles Stebbins (1905)
Meter: 10.10.10.10. D
Key: B♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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