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Verse 1
Savior, like a shepherd lead us, (Ps. 23:1, Ps. 80:1, John 10:3, John 10:11, John 10:14, Isa. 40:11)
Much we need Thy tender care;
In Thy pleasant pastures feed us, (Ps. 23:3, Ezek. 34:14-15, John 10:9)
For our use Thy folds prepare. (John 10:16)
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus!
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are. (I Cor. 6:20, Acts 20:28, I Cor. 7:23, I Pet. 1:18-19)
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus!
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are.
Verse 2
We are Thine, Thou dost befriend us,
Be the guardian of our way; (John 10:11-14, Ps. 121:7-8)
Keep Thy flock, from sin defend us,
Seek us when we go astray. (Matt. 18:12-13, Luke 15:4-7, Isa. 53:6, I Pet. 2:25, Ezek. 34:16)
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus!
Hear, O hear us when we pray. (I Kings 8:30, II Chronicles 6:21, Ps. 4:1, Ps. 61:1, Ps. 102:1)
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus!
Hear, O hear us when we pray.
Verse 3
Thou hast promised to receive us, (John 6:37)
Poor and sinful though we be;
Thou hast mercy to relieve us,
Grace to cleanse and power to free. (Heb. 4:16, I John 1:7, I John 1:9)
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus!
We will early turn to Thee.
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus!
We will early turn to Thee. (Ps. 63:1)
Verse 4
Early let us seek Thy favor, (Ps. 63:1)
Early let us do Thy will;
Blessèd Lord and only Savior, (Isa. 43:11, Acts 4:12)
With Thy love our bosoms fill. (Rom. 5:5, Eph. 3:19)
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus!
Thou hast loved us, love us still. (Jer. 31:3, John 13:1, Rom. 8:38-39)
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus!
Thou hast loved us, love us still.