Savior Like A Shepherd Lead Us
Rice Chris Lyrics
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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
Be the guardian of our way
Keep Thy flock from sin defend us
Seek us when we go astray
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus
Hear Thy children when we pray
Blessed Jesus, oh blessed Jesus
Hear Thy children when we pray
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, oh blessed Jesus
Thou hast loved us, love us still
Blessed Jesus, oh blessed Jesus
Thou hast loved us, love us still
The song "Savior Like A Shepherd Lead Us" is a hymn that expresses the trust that Jesus is the shepherd who cares for and protects us. The first verse vividly portrays the believers as a flock of sheep who need Jesus' loving and tender care. The second verse appeals to Jesus as a guardian who should prevent the flock from wandering away from the path of righteousness. The final verse is a plea to the Lord to help us to practice his will and love us with his everlasting love.
The hymn is based on the biblical metaphor of Jesus as the Good Shepherd in John 10:1-21. This picturesque metaphor portrays Jesus as the shepherd who gathers his sheep into the fold, nurtures them, and leads them to safety. The hymn also uses the language of Psalm 23, which describes the Lord as our shepherd who leads us beside still waters, guides us in paths of righteousness, and comforts us when we are in trouble.
Line by Line Meaning
Savior, like a shepherd lead us
Guide us, like a shepherd who tends to his sheep
Much we need Thy tender care
We need your gentle and loving care
In Thy pleasant pastures feed us
Provide for us in your peaceful and abundant fields
For our use Thy folds prepare
Make ready your safe and secure dwelling place for us
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus
Praise Jesus, praise Jesus
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are
You have purchased us, and we belong to you
We are Thine, who Thou befriend us
We belong to you, our friend
Be the guardian of our way
Watch over us as our protector
Keep thy flock from sin defend us
Protect us from temptation and wrongdoing
Seek us when we go astray
Look for us and bring us back when we wander off
Hear Thy children when we pray
Listen when we speak to you, as your children
Early let us seek Thy favor
Let us pursue your approval, starting from an early age
Early let us do Thy will
Let us carry out your plans, starting from an early age
With Thy love our bosoms fill
Fill us with your love so that we may overflow with it
Thou hast loved us, love us still
You have loved us in the past, and continue to love us now
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRIS RICE, CHRISTOPHER M. RICE
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