Saviour Like a Shepherd Lead us
We don’t know who wrote the words
to Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us.
It appeared in a children’s hymnal
compiled by Dorothy Thrupp in 1836:
But it is clear the wording was
inspired by John 10, where Jesus
says: I am the good shepherd.
And we know the music was by
William Bradbury, a gifted music
student in Boston. After finishing
school, Bradbury moved to New
York where he worked as a church
musician focussing children’s music.
He intended Savior Like a Shepherd
Lead Us to be a children’s hymn, but
it turned out adults enjoyed it too.
Lord, we Follow as You Lead Us:
He who enters by the door is
the shepherd of the sheep…
The sheep hear His voice, and
He calls His own sheep by name
and Leads them out… He goes
before them; and the sheep Follow Him; for they know His voice…
I am the good shepherd, I know
My own sheep and they know Me.
So I sacrifice My life for the sheep
(John 10:2-4, 14-15). Amen.
Lord Jesus, thank You for making
me one of Your sheep. And what
a privilege it is to belong to You!
Thank You for going ahead
and preparing the way for me.
Thank You for calling me by name,
speaking to my heart & leading me.
With all the voices in the world,
quiet my mind and heart so that
I will recognise Your voice and
follow only You my Saviour. Amen.
Lord Shepherd of my soul, I praise
and thank You for Your care of me.
You are not just my creator and God;
You are not just King and judge of
the universe, You are my Shepherd.
I am blessed because of You,
I am not in need. Keep me from
complaining. Help me not to worry.
And let me rest in the promise
that as I go where You will lead,
You will meet all my needs. Amen.
Lord Saviour like a shepherd lead us
Much we need Thy tender care;
In Thy pleasant pastures feed us
For our use Thy fold prepare;
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Thou has bought us Thine we are.
Early let us seek Thy favour,
Early let us do Thy will;
Blessed Lord and only Saviour
With Thy love our bosoms fill;
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Thou has loved us, love us still.Amen