This hymn is attributed to Dorothy A Thrupp. Daughter of Joseph Thrupp of Paddington Green, Dorothy’s hymns appeared in the Friendly Visitor and the Children’s Friend, by Rev. W. Carus Wilson; in the Selection of Hymns and Poetry for the Use of Infant Schools and Nurseries, by Mrs. Herbert Mayo, 1838; and in her Hymns for the Young (1836). In 1836 and 1837 Dorothy also published Thoughts for the Day, in which she embodied many hymns which previously appeared in the Friendly Visitor.
Do leave a comment if you like this hymn. It is one of my favourites. It is almost like a lullaby.
Lyrics: Dorothy A Thrupp
Music: William B Bradbury
Savior, like a shepherd lead us,
much we need thy tender care;
in thy pleasant pastures feed us,
for our use thy folds prepare.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Thou hast bought us, thine we are.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Thou hast bought us, thine we are.
We are thine, thou dost befriend us,
be the guardian of our way;
keep thy flock, from sin defend us,
seek us when we go astray.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Hear, O hear us when we pray.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Hear, O hear us when we pray.
Thou hast promised to receive us,
poor and sinful though we be;
thou hast mercy to relieve us,
grace to cleanse and power to free.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
We will early turn to thee.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
We will early turn to thee.
Early let us seek thy favor,
early let us do thy will;
blessed Lord and only Savior,
with thy love our bosoms fill.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Thou hast loved us, love us still.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Thou hast loved us, love us still.
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