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]
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Far from home and kindred |
Title: | Seeking the Wandering |
Refrain First Line: | For the Shepherd, Jesus |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1937 |
Topic: | Special Solos |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | [Far from home and kindred] |
Incipit: | 33217 65671 23554 |
Key: | G Major |