Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: Time Now to Gather #12 (1999) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Hymnal Title: Time Now to Gather First Line: A long-lost lamb is in the fold Refrain First Line: Good news! It's time to celebrate Lyrics: A long-lost lamb is in the fold,a woman's coin retrieved,a wayward son is home again,most lovingly received.Good news! It's time to celebratewith friends who gather round.So God rejoices, Jesus said,whene'er the lost is found!The little man who climbed a treehas found a friend at last.A woman with her cup of tearshas put behind her past.Good news! It's time to celebratewith friends who gather round.So God rejoices, Jesus said,whene'er the lost is found!The fisherman who turned awayreceives another chance.A Pharisee has seen the lightand mourns his arrogance.Good news! It's time to celebratewith friends who gather round.So God rejoices, Jesus said,whene'er the lost is found!Let everyone who suffers nowfrom guilt and deep despair,return unto the house of God,for love awaits you there.Good news! It's time to celebratewith friends who gather round.So God rejoices, Jesus said,whene'er the lost is found! Topics: Jesus Parables of the Lost; Jesus Disciples; Reconciliation Assurance of Pardon Scripture: Luke 7:36-50 Languages: English Tune Title: PARABLES
A Long-Lost Lamb