One Lost Lamb

Verse 1

Ninety-nine were safely sheltered, Lying in the Shepherd’s fold; Only one small lamb had wandered O’er the mountains bare and cold.

Chorus

O’er the mountain goes the Shepherd, O’er the steep and rugged way; On the night winds hear Him calling, Seeking for His lamb astray.

Verse 2

Dearer to the loving Shepherd Seems the one lost lamb astray Than the sheltered nine and ninety, So He seeks it far away.

Verse 3

Over crags, the lost one seeking, Goes the Shepherd through the storm: Then with joyful heart He bears it Homeward on His gentle arm.

Verse 4

Sinner, Jesus died in mercy, That thy soul might ransomed be; Through the wounds that save the wand’rer Flows His precious blood for thee.