The Evergreen ‎#39

39. The Stray Lamb

1. A foolish little lamb,
Strayed from the Shepherd's fold,
The way was rough and dark,
The storm was drear and cold,

Chorus:
Dear children, do not leave,
The precious Saviour's fold;
The path of sin is dark,
The way both drear and cold.

2. "Oh why, why did I leave
My Shepherd kind and good!
No comfort can I find;
No shelter, care, or food," [Chorus]

3 "Could he but bear my voice,
But listen to my cry!
I'll plead in tones so loud,
And to the fold draw nigh." [Chorus]

4 The Shepherd heard the voice,
He heard the pleading tone,
And gently in his arms,
Brought back the wand'rer home. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: A foolish little lamb
• Title: The Stray Lamb
• Author: E. F. M.
• Refrain First Line: Dear children, do not leave
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1873
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [A foolish little lamb]
• Composer: Mrs. P. M. Alston
• Incipit: 55654 51712 17567
• Key: D♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.