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55. Jesus, Tender Shepherd, Hear Me

1 Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me,
Bless Thy little lamb tonight;
Through the darkness be Thou near me;
Watch my sleep till morning light.

2 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.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me
Title: Jesus, Tender Shepherd, Hear Me
Alterer: Mary Duncan (1814-1840) (1839)
Meter: 8.7.8.7.
Publication Date: 1985
Topic: Worship: Evening Worship
Tune Information
Name: SHIPSTON
Arranger: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
Meter: 8.7.8.7.
Incipit: 13565 43231 13565
Key: Eā™­ Major
Source: English traditional melody
Notes: Music from the English Hymnal by permission of Oxford University Press.



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