He shall feed His flock like a shepherd: He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
Isaiah 40:11
Words: Fanny Crosby (1820–1915). Appeared in Life and Service Hymns, compiled by R. E. Magill (Richmond, Virginia: Presbyterian Committee of Publication, 1917), number 117.
Music: Bentley D. Ackley, 1917 (🔊pdf nwc).
Dear Savior, Thou shepherd that leadeth Thy flock,
Beside the still waters that burst from the rock,
Over hearts looking upward are praying to Thee,
That gathered and safe in Thy fold we may be.
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Gathered and safe in its shelter so warm,
Gathered and safe from the tempest and storm,
Our hearts looking upward are praying to Thee,
That gathered and safe in Thy fold we may be.
We know Thou hast promised to care for Thy sheep;
The lambs on Thy bosom we know Thou wilt keep.
And now our petition we offer to Thee,
That gathered and safe in Thy fold we may be.
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Dear Savior and Shepherd, how lovely Thy fold;
How green are its pastures, how fair to behold;
Again our petition we offer to Thee,
That gathered and safe in Thy fold we may be.
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Thou wilt not in danger be far from Thine own,
Nor leave them when tempted to struggle alone;
O grant the petition we offer to Thee,
That gathered and safe in Thy fold we may be.
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