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.