Author: Jane E Leeson 1809-81
Loving shepherd of your sheep,
keep me, Lord, in safety keep;
nothing can your power withstand,
none can snatch me from your hand.
2. Loving Lord, you chose to give
your own life that we might live;
and your hands outstretched to bless
bear the cruel nails’ impress.
3. Help me praise you every day,
gladly serve you and obey;
like your glorious ones above,
happy in your precious love.
4. Loving Shepherd ever near,
teach me still your voice to hear;
let my footsteps never stray
from the hard and narrow way.
5. Where you lead me I will go,
walking in your steps below;
till, before your Father’s throne,
I shall know as I am known.
Scriptures: Ezekiel 34:11-16, Hebrews 13:20, Psalms 145:2, Galatians 4:9, 1 Corinthians 13:12, Psalms 23:1, John 10:11, Luke 13:24, Luke 24:39, Matthew 7:13-14, Philippians 3:10, John 10:28-29, John 10:2-4, Luke 24:50, John 10:14-18, John 20:20-21, 1 Corinthians 8:1-3