Shepherd Scene

orchidee



Tune: Binchester

('Happy are they, they that love God')

John 10 v.13-18

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I am the good shepherd, Christ said

The sheep's pastures  I tread

And I know them, and they know me

They from my voice not flee

 

But false prophets and hirelings

They deceit, falsehood bring

But as the Father, he knows me

So I do know Him, see

 

And I lay down my life for sheep

To the end faithful keep

Them, and other sheep I must bring

To the fold's safe keeping

 

And here shall be one fold, and one

Shepherd, it shall be done

Therefore does my Father love me

To His will I agree

 

He loves me, because I down lay

My life at Calvary's day

I lay it down that it I might

Take again, so 'tis right

 

No man takes my life from me for

I have power for sure

To lay it down, take it again

Purpose to save all men* (*mankind)

 

This commandment have I received

From my Father, believed

That it is His good will that I

Shall rise after I die

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 8th, 2022 02:44
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.6.8.6. format.
  • Category: Spiritual
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Comments3

  • Fay Slimm.

    Good write on what being a sheep can mean dear Orchi.

    • orchidee

      Thanks Fay.

    • Bella Shepard

      Such a lovely, pastoral feel to this poem. The comfort and security of the shepherd and his sheep. That we will always be watched over and loved.

      • orchidee

        Thanks Bella.

      • Goldfinch60

        Good one Orchi.

        • orchidee

          Thanks Gold.



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