Shepherd the Flock

Shepherd the flock with tender

loving care.

Shepherd by life and one another bear.

Like Christ

who sought us

brought us to His keep

Cherish the flock He loves and feed His sheep!

Tend to His sheep and care for all their needs!

Bring God’s supply

which out of love proceeds!

Reach those whose burdens seem too much to bear!

Nurture their heart and soul through loving care!

Our Father’s care meets every inward need

Binds all our wounds till we are buoyant

freed.

His tender love heals broken

wounded hearts

Restores communion and His life imparts.

Day after day

by taking in the Word

We’re nourished and

believing

reassured

Shepherded by the Lord subjectively

Proof God is caring for us tenderly.

Have we not found green pastures

there to lay

Waters of rest

with paths to mark our way?

Led through the valley

guided inwardly

Come to the Father’s presence joyfully!

Mountains majestic

streams with cataracts!

Christ as our joy protects us from attacks!

Rescued

uplifted with sustaining pow’r

We shelter in His presence hour by hour!

God’s heart toward us is good in every way.

Are we His match in all we do and say

Stewards

whose hearts the love of Christ constrains

Who minister the food that builds the saints?

Shepherding needs the maintenance of life

The cross annulling selfishness and strife

Prayers full of light that set our hearts ablaze

Till every word we speak God’s love conveys!

Treasure the saints! Each one is such a gift!

Obey our King to mend each inward rift!

Honor the Body

holding to the Head

His covenant of peace the way we’re led!

Our words and actions are the gateway in;

Live Christ by speaking

building to begin!

Shoulder the lost and rescue the forlorn!

Stitch upon stitch

our wedding gown adorn.

What righteousness does shepherding display!

The flock is cared for

cherished in this way!

The Father loves us as He loves the Son

His love the bond that joins us all as one!