Jesus, Tender Shepherd, Hear Me

Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me;
Bless Thy little lamb tonight;
Through the darkness be Thou near me;
Watch my sleep till morning light.

All this day thy hand has led me,
And I thank Thee for Thy care;
Thou hast clothed me, warmed and fed me,
Listen to my evening prayer.

Let my sins be all forgiven;
Bless the friends I love so well;
Take me, when I die, to Heaven,
Happy there with Thee to dwell.

Author: Mary L. Duncan

Year: 1839

This children's evening hymn was written by Mary Lundie Duncan (1814–1840) and first published posthumously in her sister's 1841 collection. The text is occasionally attributed simply to 'Duncan' or appears anonymously in some hymnals.