Author: John Newton 1725-1807
Now may he who from the dead
brought the Shepherd of the sheep,
Jesus Christ, our King and head,
all our souls in safety keep.
2. May he teach us to fulfil
what is pleasing in his sight,
make us perfect in his will,
and preserve us day and night.
3. To that dear Redeemer’s praise,
who the covenant sealed with blood,
let our hearts and voices raise
loud thanksgivings to our God.
Scriptures: Ephesians 1:22, Zechariah 9:10, John 10:27-28, Romans 12:2, 1 Peter 5:10, Colossians 1:18, Luke 22:20, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Hebrews 9:15, Nehemiah 12:27, Psalms 23:1-4, Psalms 121:6, John 10:2, John 10:4, John 10:11, 2 Corinthians 9:10-12, Ephesians 1:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17, Hebrews 13:20-21