"Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead us" is a Christian hymn written by Dorothy Ann Thrupp from London. The hymn first appeared unsigned in her collection Hymns for the Young, in 1836. The music is by William B. Bradbury.[1]
| "Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us" | |
|---|---|
 William Bradbury | |
| Genre | Hymn |
| Written | 1836 |
| Text | Dorothy Ann Thrupp |
| Based on | Isaiah 40:11 |
| Meter | 8.7.8.7 D |
| Melody | "Bradbury" by William B. Bradbury |
History
editThe composer Dorothy Ann Thrupp was born June 20, 1779, in London, and died in the same city in 1847. She compiled several hymnbooks for children. Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us appeared unsigned in her Hymns for the Young, published in 1836, but is commonly attributed to her.[2]
There are other histories about this hymn. Ira Sankey sang this hymn in 1875[3]
Lyrics
editSavior, 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; ||
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, O hear us when we pray; ||
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 ||
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 ||
References
edit- ^ Osbeck, Kenneth W. (2002). Amazing Grace: 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions. Kregel Publications. p. 77. ISBN 9780825493522.
- ^ Morgan, Robert J. (2010). Near to the Heart of God: Meditations on 366 Best-Loved Hymns. Revell. p. 180. ISBN 9780800733957.
- ^ Petersen, William; Petersen, Ardythe (2015). The Complete Book of Hymns (EBOOK ed.). Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. p. 405. ISBN 9781414331409.