Loving Shepherd of your sheep

Loving shepherd of your sheep,
keep me, Lord, in safety keep;
nothing can your power withstand,
none can snatch me from your hand.

2. Loving Lord, you chose to give
your own life that we might live;
and your hands outstretched to bless
bear the cruel nails’ impress.

3. Help me praise you every day,
gladly serve you and obey;
like your glorious ones above,
happy in your precious love.

4. Loving Shepherd ever near,
teach me still your voice to hear;
let my footsteps never stray
from the hard and narrow way.

5. Where you lead me I will go,
walking in your steps below;
till, before your Father’s throne,
I shall know as I am known.