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229. Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless

1 Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless
Thy chosen pilgrim flock,
With manna in the wilderness,
With water from the rock.

2 Hungry and thirsty, faint and weak,
As Thou when here below,
Our souls the joys celestial seek
Which from Thy sorrows flow.

3 We would not live by bread alone,
But by that word of grace,
In strength of which we travel on
To our abiding-place.

4 Be known to us in breaking bread,
But do not then depart;
Saviour, abide with us, and spread
Thy table in our heart.

5 Lord, sup with us in love divine;
Thy Body and Thy Blood,
That living bread, that heavenly wine,
Be our immortal food.

Text Information
First Line: Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless
Author: J. Montgomery
Language: English
Publication Date: 1920
Topic: The Church: Holy Communion
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: ST. AGNES
Composer: J. B. Dykes
Meter: C.M.
Key: G Major or modal
Notes: Public Domain.



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