To thee, O God, our Rock, <br />Sing we a joyful song; <br />Who has not left thy flock <br />Without a shepherd long. <br />O, may the voice <br />Thy Spirit gave, <br />O'er Jordan's wave, <br />Approve our choice. <br /> <br /> <br />To him whom thou hast sent <br />To labor in this field, <br />Lord, let thine aid be lent, <br />That so his ground shall yield <br />A large increase; <br />And so shall he, <br />When called to thee, <br />Depart in peace. <br /> <br /> <br />'Good Shepherd!' let thy care <br />To old and young extend; <br />These in thy bosom bear, <br />O'er those in pity bend;- <br />Thy voice alone <br />We love to hear; <br />Be ever near, <br />To guard thine own. <br /> <br /> <br />Beside still waters led, <br />Through pleasant vales that flow, <br />And in green pastures fed, <br />May this, thy people, grow <br />In every grace, <br />Till all, above, <br />In light and love, <br />Behold thy face.<br /><br />John Pierpont<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/hymns-for-ordination-and-installation-x/
