Jesus, Tender Shepherd, Hear Me
EVENING PRAYER8.7.8.7
Words: Mary Lundie DuncanMusic: EVENING PRAYER, John Stainer, 1898
Practice player: melody only, played by your browser. The intro is the closing line of the tune, as many churches play it. Melody from the Open Hymnal Project (public domain).
Words
Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me;
Bless Thy little lamb tonight;
Through the darkness be Thou near me;
Watch my sleep till morning light.
All this day thy hand has led me,
And I thank Thee for Thy care;
Thou hast clothed me, warmed and fed me,
Listen to my evening prayer.
Let my sins be all forgiven;
Bless the friends I love so well;
Take me, when I die, to heaven,
Happy there with Thee to dwell.
Scripture
The Bible passages this hymn draws on, in the King James Version.
My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.
I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
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