The series “Then Sings My Soul: The Hymns of My Youthâ€? continues this Sunday with a song by John W. Peterson, who died just last year. As we’ve been talking about shepherds lately and about the heart of a shepherd who sees, knows, and cares when one of his sheep wanders, I thought this particular hymn would be appropriate.
Shepherd of Love
Shepherd of Love, You knew I had lost my way;
Shepherd of Love, You cared that I’d gone astray.
You sought and found me, placed around me
Strong arms that carried me home;
No foe can harm me or alarm me, never again will I roam!Shepherd of love, contentment at last is mine;
Deep in my heart, there’s peace and a joy divine.
The future’s brighter, burden’s lighter,
My cup runs over each day;
Your grace supplied me, now provides me all that I need for the way.Shepherd of Love, my Savior and Lord and Guide;
Shepherd of Love, forever I’ll stay by Your side.
You sought and found me, placed around me
Strong arms that carried me home;
No foe can harm me, or alarm me, never again will I roam!Shepherd of Love, my Savior and Lord and Guide,
Shepherd of Love, forever I’ll stay by Your side.
Again, it’s a picture of a good shepherd, and I like it for that. The tune I recall was quiet and soothing, conveying the same sentiment as the words. Although some of the words in the second verse are a little to “bright” for some days, the assurance of the first and third verses really carry the day.
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