Great Shepherd of Thy Chosen Flock

Great Shepherd of Thy Chosen Flock by John Newton


 * Great Shepherd of Thy chosen flock,
 * Thy people’s Shield, their shadowing Rock,
 * Once more we meet to hear Thy voice,
 * Once more before Thee to rejoice.


 * Now may Thy Spirit, by the Word,
 * Refresh each wearied heart, O Lord,
 * Wearied of earth’s vain strife and woe,
 * And longing more Thyself to know.


 * Thine is the heart our griefs to feel,
 * And Thine the love each wound to heal;
 * Home Thou art gone for us to care,
 * Returning soon to take us there.