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Sheep Supplications

Tune: Buckland

(\'Loving Shepherd of they sheep\')

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You good Shepherd, we your sheep

Ever in your fold us keep

Where we prone to wander, do

Gently lead us back to you

 

Or if apart from you we

Distracted, ro tempted be

Do sustain us by your grace

May we still your mercies trace

 

Sheep, if fearful, take courage

Let no trouble discourage

Here abide in God\'s good field

You are by His Spirit sealed

 

If not play, no Spring-like morn

Wait  while, then joys shall dawn

Once again by His favour

Love\'s impulses to Him stir

 

Leave us not, and your promise

To give your life, even this

You have done, Shepherd for sheep

Of your care for us most deep

 

So renewed, refreshed, fresh light

Risen Shepherd, to our sight

Grant us, help us your voice hear

Know your gracious presence near