Lord Jesus Christ, My Shepherd True

 

A Hymn for Good Shepherd Sunday

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Tune: St. James Air

 

1. Lord Jesus Christ, my Shepherd true,

You give me all I need;

Your mercies, every morning new

My hungry spirit feed.

Your blood and water, poured from You,

Still for the sinner plead!   

 

2. When I have sinned and gone astray,

Then You restore my soul

By showing me the narrow way

Where sin has no control,

Where I have no more debt to pay,

And judgment takes no toll. 

 

3. In front of sin, in front of death,

In front of Satan’s horde,

A feast You have prepared for faith

In Sacraments and Word;

There You bestow with Holy Breath

What earth cannot afford. 

 

4. I leave behind me all my sin,

It shall not follow me;

Your goodness and Your mercy win

Forgiveness full and free,

Which will complete what You begin

When I Your glory see. 

            7/11/18