The Good Shepherd
C.M.
1
How carefully the shepherds keep
Their flocks within their sight,
So Jesus watches o’er His sheep,
And guards them day and night.
2
The shepherd numbers twice a day
The flock beneath his care;
He knows if any go astray,
Or sick or dying are.
3
So Jesus reckons one by one,
And numbers all His sheep;
He knows if but a lamb is gone,
For He doth never sleep.
4
The flocks of men are bought with gold,
And grass is all their food;
The sheep and lambs of Jesus’ fold
Are purchased with His blood.
5
Each child that’s wise would wish to be
One of that happy band
Who know His voice, His mercy see,
Led by His gentle hand.
