Shepherd! who with thine amorous sylvan songs br Hast broken the slumber that encompassed me, br Who mad'st thy crook from the accursed tree, br On which thy powerful arms were stretched so long! br Lead me to mercy's ever-flowing fountains; br For thou my shepherd, guard, and guide shalt be ; br I will obey thy voice, and wait to see br Thy feet all beautiful upon the mountains. br Hear, Shepherd! thou who for thy flock art dying, br Oh, wash away these scarlet sins, for thou br Rejoicest at the contrite sinner's vow.