Following the Footsteps of the Flock

Lord

Your voice calls; we just obey;

Our blest place has been prepared;

Though my young heart may shrink or stray

Your restoring staff is there.

In green pastures

by still waters

How Your presence comforts me.

God’s dwelling place abounds with grace;

Flock follow unswervingly.

You say

“Closely follow the flock’s footsteps;”

All the way

dear Shepherd

my footsteps guide;

Shepherd me

Lord

and perfect

all my life;

Lord

transform

mature me in life.

Things on the way serve to expose

Natural ability;

My stubborn heart knows not Your will

With God wrestles tirelessly.

Your hand touched my stubborn places

Transformed

to obed’ient be;

Your word reveals

leads me to know:

“My life-long Shepherd is Thee.

Your love constrains

You gently urge

We are drawn as You adjure

To go in faith

as mothers

nurse

Feed

cherish

raise up

mature;

In love pay the price

work gladly.

Praying

bear men to the Lord;

Together tried

fear not defeat;

Your coming is our reward.

Oh

arise! In steps of the flock we move!

Pour out all and work with You

Lord

in love;

We

step by step

towards the goal

run the race;

Our life for God’s dream consecrate.

To build Your house

no more we roam

God’s dream’s fixed upon our soul;

Cast off all weights

and run the race

The building’s our only goal.

Pattern cheers

and we respond

renewed;

As faith’s footsteps we accept

Follow the Lamb unto the end

That Holy City with You.