"Blessed Jesus" (circa 1875) Words by Joseph Philbrick Webster, 1819-1875 Music by O. H. Merwin [Source: PDF file copy of MS from the Music Library of the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater] Saviour like a shepherd lead us. Much we need thy tend’rest care. In thy pleasant pastures feed us For our use thy folds prepare. Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus, Thou hast bought us, thine we are. [REFRAIN] Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus, Thou has bought us, thine we are.