Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: Coronation Hymns #70 (1913) First Line: The "Good Shepherd" sought for one lost sheep Refrain First Line: It was because He loved His own Lyrics: 1 The "Good Shepherd" sought for one lost sheep,
A way on the mountain height;
With bleeding hands and wounded feet,
He traveled day and night;
At last He gave His precious life—
He for the wand'rer died!
Refrain:
It was because He loved His own,
The Shepherd was crucified;
It was because He loved His own,
The Shepherd was crucified.
2 The "Great Shepherd" lives, He conquered death!
All power is His today'
He lives eternally to save
The sheep that went astray;
For they shall never know a want,
They shall be well supplied. [Refrain]
3 The "Chief Shepherd" soon will come again,
To gather His loved ones home;
From ev'ry nation on the earth
A multitude shall come.
The songs of praises to be heard
Will be of Him who died. [Refrain]
Languages: English Tune Title: [The "Good Shepherd" sought for one lost sheep]
Because He Loved His Own