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
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Author:
orchidee (
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
Good write on what being a sheep can mean dear Orchi.
Thanks Fay.
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.
Thanks Bella.
Good one Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
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