Jesus, Shepherd [free song]

JESUS, SHEPHERD

Words by Chris Anderson; Music by Matt Taylor

We were scattered, lost and battered—
Head-strong sheep gone astray.
Ever roaming, ever groaning,
Hell-bent on our own way.
Jesus, Shepherd, loving Shepherd,
Sent from heaven to earth—
You have sought us, found and brought us
Safely into Your church.

We were filthy, gravely guilty;
Justice called for our blood.
Death was looming; hell was fuming—
Who could save us from God?
Jesus, Shepherd, bleeding Shepherd,
By Your wounds we are purged.
Lamb, unblemished, You have finished
All for love for Your church!

You have made us and have saved us
At an infinite price.
Now we’re praying that the straying
Will, like us, turn to Christ.
Jesus, Shepherd, saving Shepherd,
We have joined in Your search.
As you found us, now astound us
By expanding Your church!

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