Seeking the Wandering

1 Far from home and kindred,
Wandering away,
Where is he I think of,
Pray for, day by day?
Once home's brightest sunshine,
Once its joy and light,
Still his mother's darling,
Where is he tonight?

Chorus:
For the Shepherd, Jesus,
Leaves the rest behind,
Seeks the lost and wand'ring,
Seeks until He find.

2 Far he may be straying
From the heavenly fold,
Yet the tender shepherd,
With a love untold,
And a great compassion,
Filling all His mind,
Will be following after,
Seeking till He find. [Chorus]

3 Ah! no heart can harden
So He cannot teach;
And no sheep can wander
Where He cannot reach:
So I keep on praying,
Wheresoe'er he be,
Bring him home, Good Shepherd,
Bring him back with Thee. [Chorus]

4 May the bells of heaven
Ring for Him with joy;
May rejoicing angels
Smile upon my boy;
May the Father meet him
Coming back alone,
Saying, "Loved and lost one,
Welcome, welcome home!" [Chorus]