Author: Jane Elizabeth Leeson (1809-1881) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #724 (2013) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Hymnal Title: Ancient and Modern Lyrics: 1 Loving Shepherd of thy sheep,
keep thy lamb, in safety keep;
nothing can thy power withstand,
none can pluck me from thy hand.
2 Loving Saviour, thou didst give
thine own life that we might live,
and the hands outstretched to bless
bear the cruel nails' impress.
3 I would praise thee every day,
gladly all thy will obey,
like thy blessèd ones above
happy in thy precious love.
4 Loving Shepherd, ever near,
teach thy lamb thy voice to hear;
suffer not my steps to stray
from the straight and narrow way.
5 Where thou leadest I would go,
walking in thy steps below,
till before my Father's throne
I shall know as I am known. Topics: Church Year Good Friday; Discipleship; Future hope; Jesus Names and images for; Self-offering Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3 Languages: English Tune Title: BUCKLAND
Loving Shepherd of thy sheep