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SDAH 545

Savior, like a shepherd lead us,
much we need thy tenderest care;
in thy pleasant pastures feed us,
for our use thy folds prepare.

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1
Savior, like a shepherd lead us,
much we need thy tenderest 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, thou dost 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.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Hear, O hear us when we pray.

3
Thou hast promised to receive us,
poor and sinful though we be;
thou hast mercy to relieve us,
grace to cleanse and power to free.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
We will early turn to thee.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
We will early turn to thee.

Hymn Info

Biblical Reference
(a) Ps 23:1, 2; 1 Cor 6:20

Text Source
Anonymous, in Hymns for the Young, 1836; alt.

Hymn Tune
SHEPHERD

Metrical Number
8.7.8.7.D.

Composer
William B. Bradbury (1816-1868)

Year Composed
1859

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Notes

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Song Leader’s Notes
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The lesson talks about delighting and learning the character and purposes of God and then living that character and those purposes in our relationship to others. In order to live that character, we all need a Shepherd to guide us and direct our ways.

-Notes for SS Lesson 4th Quarter 2020 “Education.” Lesson 12 -Sabbath: Experiencing and Living the Character of God (Tuesday)

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