Lyrics: Attributed to Dorothy A. Thrupp, 1836.
Music: BRADBURY by William B. Bradbury
Theme: he LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:1-3.

Hope Chest Legacy: “This hymn is not just for children; but for anyone who knows their Shepherd and yearns to be under His loving care. Jesus referred to himself as the Good Shepherd in John 10.”
1. Savior, like a shepherd lead us, much we need thy tender care;
in thy pleasant pastures feed us, for our use thy folds prepare.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Thou hast bought us, thine we are.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Thou hast bought us, thine we are.

2. We are thine, do thou befriend us, be the guardian of our way;
keep thy flock, from sin defend us, seek us when we go astray.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Hear, O hear us when we pray.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Hear, O hear us when we pray.

3. Thou hast promised to receive us, poor and sinful though we be;
thou hast mercy to relieve us, grace to cleanse and power to free.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Early let us turn to thee.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Early let us turn to thee.

4. Early let us seek thy favor, early let us do thy will;
blessed Lord and only Savior, with thy love our bosoms fill.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Thou hast loved us, love us still.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Thou hast loved us, love us still.

Mr. Bradbury also wrote the music to Jesus Loves Me, a tune known around the world. This one is not so well known, but I remember it from way back in my Southern Baptist childhood.

I don’t know if this story is true or not, but here’s a tale about how this song saved Ira Sankey’s life during the Civil War.

Sources:
Center for Church Music: Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us.
Everlasting Worship: Saviour, Like a Shepherd Lead Us.