45*. O Gracious Shepherd! Bind Us
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by Moravian
O gracious Shepherd! bind us
With cords of love to Thee,
Keep this before our eyes,
That we Thy death and merit
Above all else may prize!
We are of God’s salvation
Assurèd through Thy love,
Yet oft, on slight occasion,
How faithless do we prove.
Thou hast our sins forgiven —
We would press on to heaven,
Bearing the prize in mind.
“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14)
Oh may we, then, Lord, ever,
While in this vale of tears,
Look up to Thee, and never
Give way to anxious fears.
For Thou wilt not forsake us
Though we are oft to blame;
Oh let Thy love then make us
True to Thy faith and name!
“Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also filleth the pools.” (Psalm 84:6)
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.” (Isaiah 12:2)
“So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.” (Hebrews 13:6)
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