Verse 1
Wandering in the wilderness
We, like sheep, were lost, alone (Matt. 18:12-13, Luke 15:4-7, Isa. 53:6, Ps. 119:76, I Pet. 2:25)
When our Shepherd sought us out (Ps. 23:1, John 10:11-18, I Pet. 2:25)
And, rejoicing, brought us home (Matt. 18:12-13, Luke 15:4-7)
While the angels’ joy resounds (Luke 15:10)
Should we boast of being found?
Chorus
Come as ransomed sinners
Purchased at a cost (I Cor. 6:19-20, I Pet. 1:18-19)
Ever may our boast be
Only in the cross (Gal. 6:14)
Verse 2
Once we were a withered branch
Broken off a fruitless tree (Rom. 11:16-24)
Grafted in the tree of life (Rev. 22:2, Gen. 2:9, Gen. 3:22-24, Rev. 2:7, Rev. 22:14)
By the Father’s kind decree (Rom. 11:16-24)
Since our life flows from the root
Should we boast of bearing fruit? (John 15:1-6)
Repeat chorus
Verse 3
When our lungs no longer breathe
Dust reclaims our skin and bone (Gen. 3:19, Job 34:15, Psalm 104:29, Ecc. 3:20, Ecc. 12:7)
When we span the universe
Cross where none can cross alone
As we enter Paradise (Luke 23:43)
Should we boast apart from Christ? (Rom. 3:27, I Cor. 1:31, Eph. 2:8-9)
Repeat chorus