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Shepherd of the Wayward Lamb

Lyrics

Verse 1
He makes a place to rest in peaceful pastures
The raging waters still as they are told
His rod and staff bring comfort and protection
His sheep are safe inside the fold

Chorus
Yet the Shepherd gazes toward the distant mountains
He searches for the straying ewe or ram
For the Shepherd at the calm and peaceful fountains
Is the Shepherd of the wayward lamb

Verse 2
I left the fold in search of greener pastures
They never have the grass they claim to hold
The Shepherd saw when I could run no farther
And carried me back to His fold

Repeat chorus

Bridge
For the goodness and the mercy that have kept us
Will lead us safely to the Shepherd’s home

Repeat chorus

Audio Demo

Author & Composer

Words and Music by Daniel J. Mount and Ben Garms

Publishing Information

Completed on August 11, 2011.
© 2015 Tomorrow’s Hymns/BMI | The Song Spot/BMI. If you have any interest in or questions about using this song, please contact daniel@danielmount.com.

Sheet Music

Scripture References

Psalm 23, Matthew 18:12-13

Song Story

The Good Shepherd of Psalm 23 and the Shepherd in the Parable of the Ninety and Nine are the same Shepherd.