Good Shepherd Sunday

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From The Good Shepherd   

Text and Music, August 1986: Jacklynne M. Faragher      

R.    Little sheep, where are you going?
       Are you lost, or gone astray?
       Follow me – I’m the Good Shepherd;
       I am the Truth, the Life, the Way.

1.  My truth brings peace and not disaster,
Deceit and lies seek to destroy. 
Truth demands risk, but you’ll discover
Love’s boundless freedom and endless joy.   R.  

2.  I gave you life because I love you,
And made it lasting through my own Son;
I sent my Spirit to stay and guide you
Until my work through you is done.   R. 

3.  My way may sometimes seem so unpleasant,
But I know all, .. and where I lead
Will bring you growth and true fulfillment;
I know exactly … what you need.   R

Comments

  1. GlennMay 3, 2020 at 11:13 AM

    Thanks so much for this, Jackie. The reassurance in these words is something each of us needs, especially from one another, perhaps more than we realized not so long ago.

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