United Praise ‎#141

141. Watching with the Shepherd

1 Safe within the fold, we have employment blest,
Watching with the Shepherd, watching with the Shepherd;
Helping with the weak ones who are oft distrest,
Watching with the Shepherd o’er the flock.

Refrain:
We will watch with the Shepherd o’er the flock,
Tho’ the world round about us scorn and mock;
‘Tis an endless joy, it is a blest employ,
Watching with the Shepherd o’er the flock.

2 We can bring unto the Shepherd halt and blind,
Watching with the Shepherd, watching with the Shepherd;
Waiting while his tender hands their wounds shall bind,
Watching with the Shepherd o’er the flock. [Refrain]

3 Seeking those who stray afar, we bring them back,
Watching with the Shepherd, watching with the Shepherd;
Heedless ones we often warn when foes attack,
Watching with the Shepherd o’er the flock. [Refrain]

4 On our heads his hand of blessing oft he lays,
Watching with the Shepherd, watching with the Shepherd;
And our hearts break forth in rapture, love and praise,
Watching with the Shepherd o’er the flock. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Safe within the fold, we have employment blest
• Title: Watching with the Shepherd
• Author: E. S. L.
• Refrain First Line: We will watch with the Shepherd o’er the flock
• Publication Date: 1908
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Safe within the fold]
• Composer: E. S. Lorenz
• Notes: Public Domain.