David, the Keeper of his Father's Sheep

Verse 1

As David kept his father's flock, The lion bare one lamb away: In wrath he rose, the monster smote; And his right arm redeem'd the prey.

Verse 2

Jesus, a greater shepherd far, The roaring lion rends in twain; Plucks from his jaws each captive lamb, And brings them to the fold again.

Verse 3

One Lord there is—and one the fold; All nations form this shepherd's sheep: The conq'ring Lord, the living God, Faithful and true his fold shall keep.