THE CHURCH
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS

Jesus, good shepherd of the sheep

by Unknown

Jesus, good shepherd of the sheep
"And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favour with God and man"
Luke 2:52
Jesus, good shepherd of the sheep,
Loves little children meek and mild;
On his breast he did take them up
Those who are little ones indeed.
What we have done today, O Lord,
'Tis you who guide and do instruct;
Therefore we bring this little one
To you, this day, in this Thy court.
O Jesus, we do humbly ask,
Thee, that you make this child today,
Thy servant here on earth below,
Thy servant there in heav'n above.
Let thy Spirit teach him always,
To do that which is right and fair
To love, embrace the law you give
And the way of truth also live.
When he shall die in youthful day.
You come and solace us to stay
When he shall live to see his days,
Let him be cleave to Thee, alone.