Savior, like a shepherd lead us

337 Bradbury. 8. 7. 8. 7. D.

1 Savior, like a shepherd lead us,
   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.

2 We are Thine; do Thou befriend us,
   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 they pray;
   Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus,
   Hear Thy children when they pray.

3 Thou hast promised to receive us,
   Poor and sinful though we be;
   Thou hast mercy to relieve us,
   Grace to cleanse, and pow'r to free.
   Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus,
   Early let us turn to Thee;
   Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus,
   Early let us turn to Thee.

4 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 lov'd us, love us still;
   Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus,
   Thou hast lov'd us, love us still.
                         From Hymns for the Young, 1816
                         Attributed to Dorothy A. Thruff
                         The Methodist Hymnal 1939 edition