Shepherd of my Soul

This is a hymn about dedication to Jesus, the Good Shepherd.

It was written by American hymn-writer, composer and worship leader Martin (Marty) Nystrom (b. 1956).  The first publication was in 1986 by Maranatha Music. Today copyright is owned by Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing and administered by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.

The song has been translated into a number of languages, including Afrikaans (Herder Wat My Lei), German (Hirte führe mich) and Korean.   Alternative English-language titles include "I Will Follow" and "We Will Follow".



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Examples

Gospel choir with piano accompaniment


Solo singer with backing track


Instrumental version - guitar


Lyrics

The lyrics are still copyright, so cannot be reproduced here, but they are available on this website. But a rough outline is:
Chorus:
Shepherd of my soul, I give You full control.
Wherever You may lead, I will follow.
I have made a choice, to listen for Your voice.
Wherever You may lead, I will go. 
1 Be it in a quiet pasture, or by ... 
2 Be it by a flowing river, or in a quiet night ...

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Shepherd of my soul I give you full control,
Wherever You may lead I will foll-ow.
I have made the choice to listen for Your voice,
Wherever You may lead I will go.

Be it in a quiet pasture or by a gentle stream,
The Shepherd of my soul is by my side.
Should I face a mighty mountain or a valley dark and deep,
The Shepherd of my soul will be my guide.

Shepherd of my soul Oh You have made me whole,
Where’er I hear You call how my teaars flow.
How I feel your love how I want to serve
I gladly give my heart to You O – Lord.

Be it in the flowing river or in the quiet night,
The Shepherd of my soul is by my side.
Should I face the stormy weather or the dangers of this world.
The Shepherd of my soul will be my guide.

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